Corporate Law Associate- Business Law - Toronto, Canada - EY

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you.

And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

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.

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
Collaborating with various EY practices including our People Advisory Services practice and our Global Network for corporate law related work
Reviewing new business relationships with vendors and subcontractors
Business development

Skills and attributes for success

A valid license to practice law in a Canadian province
48 years post qualification experience including

- direct experience, practicing commercial law with experience from a reputable law firm or
- in-house experience with demonstrated commercial law experience

Demonstrated proficiency in a broad range of corporate commercial activities, namely
M&A transactional experience (both private and public companies)
Corporate reorganizations and restructuring transactions
Superior drafting skills and experience drafting documents such as
Shareholder agreements
Agreement of Purchase and Sale
Credit Agreements
Corporate Resolutions
Demonstrated knowledge and experience successfully negotiating contentious agreements with opposing counsel and counterparties
A resultsdriven approach to the practice and business of law, with an emphasis on practical advice
A desire to work in multidisciplinary groups, build strong professional relationships with colleagues and clients and a demonstrated track record of collaboration
Experience and an understanding the of the emerging global market for Legal Managed Services (LMS) as well as knowledge of the emerging technology and LegalTech solutions available to facilitate LMS
Experience in managing multiple concurrent engagements
A superior attention to detail
A high commitment to delivering services on time and on budget

Ideally, you'll also have

Experience with tax structured reorganizations
Bilingual English and French is an asset
Experience in both common and civil law is an asset

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.

We're looking for people with a genuine passion for the law, and the future of law, and are inspired to help the world's leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world.

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: