Corporate Lawyer — Southwestern Ontario

Job summary

Advise businesses on formation, structuring, reorganizations, governance, shareholder and partnership arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions. Provide practical advice on negotiations, regulatory compliance, and corporate disputes to protect clients’ interests and support their long-term goals.

Job details

Corporate Lawyer — Southwestern Ontario Build your corporate practice with the backing of a respected large firm Location: Southwestern Ontario (flexible across three regional offices) Compensation: $115,000 – $165,000 base, plus performance-based bonus and additional compensation Posting type: Existing vacancy Are you a corporate and commercial lawyer with a growing book of business, ready for a platform that will help you take it further? My client, a well-established full-service firm with deep roots across Southwestern Ontario, is looking for a Corporate Lawyer to join its Corporate Law group. The practice The group gives businesses at every stage of growth strategic, commercially grounded advice. You’ll handle a broad mandate including: Business formation, structuring and reorganizations Corporate governance Shareholder and partnership arrangements Mergers and acquisitions Commercial transactions and negotiations Higher-stakes work involving regulatory compliance and corporate disputes The focus is on practical, durable solutions that protect clients’ interests and support their long-term goals. This is a group that values clear advice over legal theory. Why this role stands out Platform for growth: You bring an established practice, and the firm supplies the infrastructure to scale it: operational support, marketing support and a steady flow of internal referrals. Built-in litigation backup: You’ll have an experienced team of litigators down the hall when a corporate matter turns contentious. Culture: The private-practice environment is collaborative, innovative and familial, built on exceptional client service and mutual respect. Regional reach: You’ll grow your profile and client base in one of Ontario’s most dynamic business corridors. What you bring 5+ years of corporate/commercial experience preferred An established practice or client base you’re looking to grow Excellent client-service instincts Strong analytical skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Self-motivation and an entrepreneurial approach Good standing with the Law Society of Ontario Interested? Send your CV in confidence to Ben@cartelinc.com. All enquiries are handled discreetly. The hiring employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The hiring employer does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. Applicants who are interviewed will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview. Posted by: Benjamin Higham, JD, LL.M. Cartel Inc. | Legal Recruitment One First Canadian Place, Suite 5600, 100 King St W, Toronto, ON

What you’ll do

Advise businesses on formation, structuring, reorganizations, governance, shareholder and partnership arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions. Provide practical advice on negotiations, regulatory compliance, and corporate disputes to protect clients’ interests and support their long-term goals.

Requirements

Candidates should have preferably at least five years of corporate or commercial law experience and an established practice or client base they want to grow. They should demonstrate strong client-service instincts, analytical and communication skills, self-motivation, an entrepreneurial approach, and good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Listed skills

• Contract Negotiation · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Corporate Law
• Commercial Law
• Business Formation
• Corporate Structuring
• Corporate Reorganizations
• Corporate Governance
• Shareholder Arrangements
• Partnership Arrangements
• Mergers And Acquisitions
• Commercial Transactions
• Contract Negotiation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Corporate Disputes
• Client Service
• Analytical Skills
• Written And Verbal Communication

Job areas

• Legal

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