Associate Lawyer - Corporate Securities

Our client, a prominent leader in Canadian business law, delivers innovative solutions to clients across Canada and globally. The firm fosters a diverse culture that welcomes individuals with unique beliefs, orientations, and perspectives, all united by a shared approach to business. Their expanding client base benefits from a wide array of legal talent, showcasing diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise.

Our client is currently seeking a mid-level Corporate Securities Associate to join their esteemed Corporate Securities practice group in Vancouver. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate to enhance their legal and client-service skills by working on local, national, and international corporate finance transactions, public mergers and acquisitions, as well as various securities law matters.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• 2 to 5 years of post-call experience in corporate securities law, focusing on capital markets and M&A, gained from a national, regional, or reputable securities boutique law firm.
• Experience representing issuers, underwriters, and selling shareholders in domestic and cross-border public offerings and private placements of debt, equity, and structured finance products.
• Proficiency in public M&A transactions, including take-over bids, plans of arrangement, and corporate reorganizations.
• Familiarity with corporate governance requirements, stock exchange compliance, continuous disclosure obligations, and general regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Client-oriented mindset.
• Above-average academic transcripts.
• Qualified to practice law in Canada.

Our client is offering the following:

• Competitive tier-one lockstep base salary (top compensation for the Vancouver market).
• Tier-one bonus incentives.
• Relocation support, if applicable.
• Comprehensive family health benefits.
• Hybrid work environment.

Salary range:
$145,000 - $185,000 per annum.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume in confidence to Stacy Cowan at stacy@urbanlegal.ca.

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