EY Law - Corporate Lawyer, Associate - Toronto

The opportunity

Our Business Law Services practice draws on EY’s vast global legal network to support our clients in navigating the complexities of today's business environment. The Business Law Services practice assists on a wide range of commercial law issues in numerous industries. Our team provides corporate and partnership law advisory services, including corporate re-organizations, mergers and acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, transfer pricing, drafting commercial contracts and drafting employment policies and procedures.

We are seeking an experienced corporate lawyer to join our team.

Your key responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and analyzing corporate commercial contracts, including but not limited to service agreements, joint operating agreements, participating agreements and other agreements necessary to conduct operations
• Advising and participating in the review of legal corporate commercial matters including contract disputes, operating agreements, corporate reorganizations, acquisitions and divestitures, including due diligence
• Implementing tax reorganizations and corporate transactions
• Assisting start-ups in expanding into Canada and navigating Canadian legal regime
• Collaborating with various EY practices including our People Advisory Services practice and our Global Network for corporate law related work

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to deliver robust and appropriate legal advice and exercise sound judgement when consulting on difficult issues
• Excellent relationship building and business development skills, and a keenness to further develop these skills  
• Ability to develop innovative and practical approaches to legal issues in support of strategic business goals
• A proven ability to think critically and exercise good judgement
• Capable of managing a caseload independently  

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 4 or more years of experience as a Corporate Lawyer gained in private practice or in-house
• A Ontario bar call
• A high level of technical knowledge of Canadian corporate and contract law along with recent relevant experience in
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Distribution, licensing and shareholder agreements
  • Corporate governance
  • Commercial arrangements
• Experience dealing with corporate law issues across Canada and with clients across a wide spectrum of sizes and activities
• Strong drafting skills

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.  Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto: $115,000 to $165,000

Inclusiveness at EY 

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world. 

Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity