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    Commercial Lawyer - Toronto, Canada - BDO

    BDO
    BDO Toronto, Canada

    9 hours ago

    BDO background
    Full time
    Description

    Putting people first, every day

    BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

    Your Opportunity

    Our National office located in Toronto is looking for a Commercial Lawyer to join the Office of the General Counsel. This is an exciting opportunity for a business-minded lawyer seeking to join an entrepreneurial and team-oriented Firm poised for further growth. The Corporate Counsel will report to Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate & Commercial, and undertake a broad range of duties such as:

  • Provide advice to BDO's service lines (assurance, BSO, tax and advisory) across Canada on the review, negotiation and drafting of a wide range of commercial contracts and transaction documents, including Engagement Letters, Non-Disclosure Agreements, MSAs, SOWs, and RFPs.
  • Advise the business on key contractual terms with a view to collaboratively assessing legal and business risk within the context of Firm policy and market practice.
  • Continuously develop and improve upon contracting processes, resources, and precedents.
  • Adopt digital tools and strategies, driving innovation and contributing to process improvements.
  • Assist with other work of the legal team to advise the business on its activities within Canada.

    • How do we define success for your role?

  • You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
  • You understand the industries within which BDO operates, its challenges, and opportunities and others within BDO describe you as positive, professional, and someone who delivers high quality work.
  • You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery.
  • You contribute to an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent.
  • You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.
  • You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

    • Your experience and education

  • You are a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario and have superior academic credentials.
  • You will have 3-4 years of experience gained from a leading law firm or in-house legal department in corporate and commercial law.
  • The ability to communicate, draft and negotiate agreements at an advanced level in French is an asset.
  • An interest in, and basic understanding of IP, software development and licensing and/or information technology will be considered an asset.
  • You have strong drafting and negotiation skills.
  • You can analyze information, identify key issues, and manage processes from inception to completion.
  • You have persuasive communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels, both in the legal and business communities.
  • You have excellent analytical skills to assess complex issues with attention to detail.
  • You have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present legal opinions, arguments and information in a clear manner.
  • You have excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills to effectively manage a high volume of files and projects with competing deadlines.
  • You have demonstrated commitment to professional ethics and integrity.
  • You have strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative nature, and the ability to work in a cross-team environment.
  • You have high values in teamwork, client/customer service and professionalism.
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