EY Law - Corporate Lawyer, Associate - Toronto

EY Law - Corporate Lawyer, Associate - Toronto

Join EY to shape your future with confidence in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and help build a better working world.

Opportunity Our EY Law practice draws on EY’s vast global legal network to support clients in navigating the complexities of today's business environment. We assist with a wide range of commercial law issues across numerous industries, providing corporate and partnership law advisory services, including corporate reorganisations, mergers and acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, transfer pricing, drafting commercial contracts and drafting employment policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities We are currently seeking a corporate lawyer to join our EY Law practice. The ideal candidate will be a specialist in corporate matters and able to assist with corporate commercial law issues.

Skills and Attributes for Success

Drafting, reviewing and analysing corporate commercial contracts, including service agreements, joint operating agreements, participation agreements and other agreements essential to operations.

Advising and participating in the review of legal corporate commercial matters including contract disputes, operating agreements, corporate reorganisations, acquisitions and divestitures including due diligence.

High level of technical knowledge of Canadian corporate and contract law, with recent relevant experience in:

Mergers and Acquisitions

Distribution, licensing and shareholder agreements

Corporate governance

Commercial arrangements

Implementing tax reorganisations and corporate transactions.

Drafting intercompany agreements.

Assisting start‑ups in navigating the Canadian legal regime with expansions into Canada.

Collaborating with various EY practices including our People Advisory Services practice and our Global Network for corporate law related work.

Ability to build strong relationships with significant experience of working with clients across a wide spectrum of size and activities.

Must be able to deliver robust and appropriate legal advice and exercise sound judgement when consulting on difficult issues.

Able to demonstrate sound relationship and business‑development skills, and a keenness to develop these skills further as you will be expected to take responsibility for servicing and building part of the existing business of the team.

Qualifications

2‑5 years’ experience as a Corporate Lawyer in private practice or in‑house.

Experience dealing with corporate law issues across Canada.

Good judgement, an ability to think critically, strong interpersonal skills and strong drafting skills.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Able to manage caseload independently.

Ability to develop innovative and practical approaches to legal issues in support of strategic business goals.

Ideal Qualifications

Called to the bar in Ontario; membership in the Quebec Bar is an asset.

Ability to work in French, while not critical, would be an asset.

What We Offer At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture. We offer a competitive compensation package that rewards performance and includes comprehensive medical, dental and prescription drug coverage, a defined‑contribution pension plan, a generous vacation policy, firm‑paid days for longer weekends, statutory holidays and paid personal days based on province of residence, and a range of programs designed to support your physical, financial and social well‑being. We also provide:

Support and coaching from engaging colleagues.

Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.

The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we use the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. Our culture thrives on training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whether you join now or stay for many years, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusiveness at EY Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We are committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting neuro‑inclusion and accessibility initiatives, and amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) nationally as we strive toward reconciliation. When people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Legal

Industries Professional Services

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