Job Description
Transactional | M&A | Governance | Downtown Toronto (Hybrid)
A respected, mission-focused downtown Toronto law firm is seeking an experienced
Corporate-Commercial / Transactional Lawyer
with strong expertise in corporate transactions and commercial real estate. This is an outstanding opportunity for a mid- to senior-level lawyer who wants to combine sophisticated legal work with meaningful, community-driven impact.
This role is ideal for a corporate lawyer with experience in
M&A, corporate structuring, commercial contracts, and commercial real estate transactions , who is looking to practice within a progressive and socially conscious legal environment.
About the Firm
Our client is a values-driven Toronto law firm recognized for delivering high-caliber legal services while advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion. The firm advises a diverse client base, including non-profits, charities, social enterprises, developers, investors, and growing businesses across Ontario.
With a reputation for excellence in
corporate-commercial law, governance advisory, transactional work, and commercial real estate , the firm leans legal strategy to empower organizations and foster sustainable community development.
The Opportunity
The firm is seeking a lawyer with at least five years of experience in
corporate-commercial transactions and commercial real estate law . The successful candidate will play a key role in advising clients on business structuring, mergers and acquisitions, asset and share transactions, commercial leasing, property acquisitions and dispositions, and governance matters.
This position offers direct client engagement, meaningful file responsibility, and the ability to contribute strategically to complex transactions from inception through closing.
Key Responsibilities
Advise clients on corporate structuring, reorganizations, and governance matters
Lead and manage mergers and acquisitions, asset/share purchase transactions, and strategic business combinations
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, and financing documentation
Handle commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development-related agreements
Conduct due diligence, risk assessment, and transaction structuring
Provide guidance on non-profit and charity law, including incorporation, regulatory compliance, and governance frameworks
Build long‑term client relationships through practical, business‑focused legal advice
Monitor developments in corporate law, commercial real estate, and regulatory compliance
Qualifications
LL.B. or J.D., and member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in corporate‑commercial and transactional law
Demonstrated experience in commercial real estate transactions (leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, financing)
Strong knowledge of corporate governance, deal structuring, and regulatory compliance
Experience advising non‑profits, charities, or social enterprises is highly desirable
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Strategic mindset with strong business acumen
Commitment to social impact, equity, and community engagement
Why Join This Firm?
Purpose-Driven Legal Practice
– Support clients making measurable community impact
Hybrid Work Model
– Flexible downtown Toronto-based practice
Complex & Meaningful Transactions
– Corporate deals and commercial real estate matters with real‑world impact
Collaborative Culture – Collegial, forward‑thinking legal team
Career Development – Opportunity to build and shape a practice within a growing platform
This is an exceptional opportunity for a Toronto corporate‑commercial lawyer with commercial real estate experience seeking sophisticated transactional work within a values‑aligned, impact‑oriented firm.
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