Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking to recruit an associate to support the growth of its financing practice in its Montreal office. This opportunity is intended for a professional wishing to develop expertise in sophisticated transactions within a team recognized for excellence.
The firm represents financial institutions, investment funds and multinational corporations in complex financing transactions, both domestic and cross-border.
Role
You will actively participate in the structuring and implementation of a wide range of financing transactions under the supervision of experienced lawyers, with increasing autonomy. The role offers direct exposure to major mandates and top-tier clients.
Responsibilities
- Participate in secured and unsecured commercial financing transactions
- Work on syndicated financings, acquisition financings and asset-based financings
- Draft and review credit agreements, security documents and legal opinions
- Conduct due diligence and transactional analyses
- Coordinate certain stages of the financing process, including conditions precedent and closing
- Collaborate with multi-jurisdictional and multidisciplinary teams
- Maintain direct contact with clients and external stakeholders
Requirements
- Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec
- 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in business law, ideally in financing
- Experience gained at a top-tier firm (strong asset)
- Strong understanding of commercial financing structures
- Excellent analytical, drafting and transactional management skills
- Ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Team-oriented with a client-focused approach
- Bilingual (French/English)
Benefits
- Participation in major transactions involving financial institutions and multinational corporations
- Mentorship from recognized professionals in the field
- Exposure to complex cross-border matters
- Stimulating environment supporting accelerated development
- Ideal platform to build a high-level financing career
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
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