Corporate, Securities and M&A Associate in Toronto

Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us! As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embraces a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.

We are currently looking to grow our highly respected Corporate, Securities and M&A Group in Toronto by adding an Associate to the team. As a leading firm in M&A, securities, shareholder activism and private equity mandates, we are well positioned to provide strategic, business-oriented legal advice on complex domestic, cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions, reorganizations, proxy contests, financings and other matters. Our team has played a foundational role in some of Canada’s most high-profile, precedent-setting transactions and routinely acts on the full spectrum of industry matters, including public takeovers, public and private M&A, debt and equity capital markets, private equity, governance, general commercial and corporate advisory matters.

This presents an incredible opportunity to join a world-class group of professionals at an established Canadian law firm with a significant international legal practice. It is also an opportunity to be part of a close, collaborative and collegial team, which has a significant focus on training, mentorship and development.

The ideal candidate will possess a JD degree, be licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practise law in Ontario, and will also have:

• 2-5 post-call years of experience in corporate, securities, M&A and/or private equity matters, and a desire to work across these spaces;
• excellent research, writing, analytical and organizational skills, with strong business acumen and judgment;
• an ability to be a strategic and creative thinker, with a passion for challenging legal matters;
• an ability to work on time-sensitive matters, while maintaining excellent attention to detail;
• exceptional client service, teamwork and interpersonal & communication skills.

The position is for an existing vacancy. We thank all candidates for their applications, but will be contacting only those whom we select to invite for an interview.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need. Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.