Commercial Lawyer

Commercial Lawyer – Legal Counsel, Commercial, Office of the General Counsel Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Salary: $130,000.00-$170,000.00 | Employment type: Full‑time | Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Job function: Legal

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. We offer an award‑winning environment that fosters a people‑first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity Our National office located in Toronto is looking for a Commercial Lawyer to join the Office of the General Counsel. This is an exciting opportunity for a business‑minded lawyer seeking to join an entrepreneurial and team‑oriented firm poised for further growth.

Responsibilities

Provide advice to BDO’s service lines (assurance, BSO, tax and advisory) across Canada on the review, negotiation and drafting of a wide range of commercial contracts and transaction documents, including Engagement Letters, Non‑Disclosure Agreements, MSAs, SOWs, and RFPs.

Advise the business on key contractual terms with a view to collaboratively assessing legal and business risk within the context of firm policy and market practice.

Continuously develop and improve upon contracting processes, resources, and precedents.

Adopt digital tools and strategies, driving innovation and contributing to process improvements.

Assist with other work of the legal team to advise the business on its activities within Canada.

Success Factors

Demonstrate BDO’s core values (Integrity, Respect, Collaboration) through all aspects of your work.

Understand the industries BDO operates in and be able to provide high‑quality work.

Identify, recommend, and focus on effective service delivery.

Contribute to an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent.

Actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.

Grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your Experience and Education

Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario with superior academic credentials.

5+ years of experience gained from a leading law firm or in‑house legal department in corporate and commercial law.

Advanced proficiency in French for drafting and negotiating agreements is a strong asset.

Basic understanding and interest in leasing is an asset.

Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Ability to analyze information, identify key issues and manage processes from inception to completion.

Persuasive communication skills and ability to interact at all levels.

Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.

Strong time‑management, prioritization and organizational skills.

Commitment to professional ethics and integrity.

Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative nature and ability to work in a cross‑team environment.

High values in teamwork, client/customer service and professionalism.

Why BDO?

We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive learning and development opportunities.

We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

We provide flexible benefits from day one, a market‑leading personal time‑off policy and wellness initiatives.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion cultivates respect, inclusion and diversity for all employees.

Flexible work arrangements combining office, client site and virtual work.

Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for ethical conduct.

We may use AI technology (Microsoft Copilot) solely for note‑taking in preliminary conversations; no impact on application review.

Apply Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up‑to‑date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Salary: $130,000.00-$170,000.00 | 2 weeks ago

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