Associate Lawyer - Corporate

Job summary

Manage corporate and commercial legal files independently, including incorporations, reorganizations, business purchases and sales, lending documentation, shareholder agreements, succession planning, and ongoing corporate advisory work. Maintain direct client relationships and provide practical, ongoing guidance to local businesses.

Job details

ASSOCIATE LAWYER We are seeking a Corporate Solicitor with 1+ years of experience to join our growing practice. This role is well suited to a lawyer who sees corporate law as more than transactions and is interested in becoming a trusted advisor for our local business clients, providing sound judgment, continuity, and practical guidance as businesses grow and change. The Practice Our corporate practice is relationship-driven and substantive, including: Incorporations and reorganizations Asset and share purchases and sales Commercial lending and security documentation Shareholder agreements and succession planning Ongoing corporate maintenance and advisory work for private companies You will manage files independently, with support from experienced lawyers and staff, and maintain direct responsibility for client relationships. What We’re Looking For Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario 1+ years of corporate/commercial experience, or comparable practice exposure Strong drafting skills, sound judgment, and practical business instincts Ability to manage files autonomously while contributing to firm-wide client relationships Interest in becoming a trusted advisor for our local business clients What We Offer An established firm with a strong reputation and consistent workflow Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience Meaningful autonomy with access to mentorship when needed A collegial, professional environment that values judgment, integrity, and balance A practice model built for long-term careers, not short-term turnover Why Norfolk County Practicing law in Norfolk County offers advantages that are increasingly rare: Short commutes and a genuine sense of community Housing that is more affordable than major urban centres A strong base of owner-managed and entrepreneurial clients Access to Lake Erie, beaches, trails, and outdoor recreation The opportunity to build both a respected advisory practice and a life outside the office Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental care Extended health care Paid time off Vision care Experience: Ontario SOLICITOR Private Practice in Corporate/Commercial: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: Good standing Law Society of Ontario (required) Law Degree and member in good standing with the LSO (required) Work Location: In person

What you’ll do

Manage corporate and commercial legal files independently, including incorporations, reorganizations, business purchases and sales, lending documentation, shareholder agreements, succession planning, and ongoing corporate advisory work. Maintain direct client relationships and provide practical, ongoing guidance to local businesses.

Requirements

Applicants must be members in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and hold a law degree. The role requires at least one year of corporate or commercial experience, or comparable practice exposure, along with strong drafting skills, sound judgment, practical business instincts, and the ability to manage files autonomously.

Benefits

• Dental Care
• Extended Health Care
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Care

Listed skills

• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Corporate Law
• Commercial Law
• Legal Drafting
• File Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Business Advisory
• Sound Judgment
• Business Acumen
• Autonomous Work
• Incorporations
• Corporate Reorganizations
• Asset and Share Purchases and Sales
• Commercial Lending
• Security Documentation
• Shareholder Agreements
• Succession Planning

Job areas

• Legal