Associate Lawyer - Banking & Specialty Finance (Junior)

Our esteemed client, one of Canada’s leading law firms with offices across Canada and New York, is seeking a talented and motivated Junior Associate to join its Banking & Specialty Finance Group in it's Calgary office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior associate to develop a broad and sophisticated finance practice while working closely with highly regarded practitioners. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a diverse range of financing transactions, from smaller and mid-market deals to larger, more complex syndicated financings. Our client is looking for an associate who is technically strong, commercially minded and eager to take an active role in client relationships. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working directly with clients and have a genuine interest in business development and building a successful long-term practice. Key Responsibilities Assist with a broad range of domestic and cross-border financing transactions. Work on bilateral and syndicated credit facilities involving banks, financial institutions, private lenders and corporate borrowers. Support transactions ranging from smaller and mid-market financings to larger, more complex syndicated deals. Draft, review and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, guarantees, intercreditor agreements and related closing documentation. Conduct and coordinate due diligence, including the review of corporate records and security registrations. Manage transaction closings and work collaboratively with clients, opposing counsel and internal legal teams. Provide practical, business-focused advice to lenders and borrowers. Develop strong client relationships and participate in business development and profile-building initiatives. Collaborate with lawyers across the firm’s offices and practice groups. Qualifications Called to the Alberta Bar in 2024 or 2025, or eligible to transfer to Alberta. Relevant experience in banking, financial services or lending transactions gained at a leading regional, national or international law firm. Experience assisting with both mid-market and larger syndicated financing transactions would be considered an asset. Strong drafting, analytical, organizational and transaction-management skills. Commercially minded, practical and responsive in their approach to client service. Confident and personable, with an interest in working directly with clients. Demonstrated enthusiasm for business development and building a long-term practice. Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Above average academics Exceptional work ethic Our client is offering the following: Competitive base salary (our client compensates on par with the Toronto legal market) Exceptional bonus incentive program (our client’s bonus program is on par with the Toronto legal market) Excellent health benefits including a Wellness Platform. Our client believes that healthy, happy legal professionals are energized, engaged and able to consistently provide superior legal services to their clients. Their unique Wellness Platform is a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of their lawyers and law students by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis. Coaching – Our client provides external coaches to assist their legal professionals with issues ranging from stress management to home organization. Mentoring: All students and associates are assigned mentors and are integrated into the mentorship program. Our client offers mentor training which includes personality testing to enhance communication between the mentor pair. Alternative work arrangements – Our client encourages lawyers to consider alternative work arrangements in circumstances where such an arrangement may be of benefit to them. This policy recognizes the need for flexibility in order to retain lawyers who make valuable contributions to the firm and whose circumstances, including parental responsibilities, may require an alternative work arrangement. Excellent potential for partnership This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a respected and growing Banking & Specialty Finance Group, work on a varied portfolio of sophisticated financing matters and build meaningful client relationships from an early stage in your career. Candidates are asked to apply via LinkedIn or by emailing their resume and transcripts in confidence to [email protected] At Urban Legal Recruitment, we guarantee discretion and confidentiality. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Assist with domestic and cross-border financing transactions, including drafting and negotiating credit agreements and security documents. Manage transaction closings and provide business-focused advice to lenders and borrowers while building client relationships.

Must be called to the Alberta Bar in 2024 or 2025 (or eligible to transfer) with relevant experience in banking or lending transactions from a leading law firm. Requires strong analytical skills, a commercial mindset, and a commitment to business development.

• Competitive Base Salary • Bonus Incentive Program • Health Benefits • Wellness Platform • External Coaching • Mentorship Program • Alternative Work Arrangements

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• Banking Law
• Specialty Finance
• Drafting Credit Agreements
• Due Diligence
• Syndicated Financing
• Transaction Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Business Development
• Legal Research
• Negotiation
• Corporate Law
• Cross-border Financing

• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 10, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Associate

Application method

Direct apply is available