- Between three to five years of relevant experience in private practice or solid in-house experience primarily focused on commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial technology and intellectual property focused agreements is a valuable asset
- Knowledge in securities, corporate finance, information technology, privacy and/or regulatory compliance is an asset
- Bachelor of Laws
- Strong academic record
- Member of the Quebec Bar in good standing
- Excellent legal mind
- Fully bilingual (English and French)
- Consummate team player
- Commitment to excellence
- Strong analytical, communication and drafting skills
Associates / Lawyers (Mid-level) – Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities, Technology and Privacy - Montreal, Canada - Bennett Jones
Description
Bennett Jones is a leading full-service international law firm with offices in Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal and New York . We are proud that Bennett Jones was named one of Canada's Best Employers in in Kincentric's "Best Employers in Canada" survey. The firm was also recognized in as one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers and as one of the Top Employers for Young People in a Mediacorp study. For 23 years, Bennett Jones has been recognized as one of Canada's top employers. These awards demonstrate our commitment to providing all members of the firm with an equitable, inclusive and accessible workplace in which they can achieve their career aspirations.
Associates / Lawyers (Mid-level) – Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities, Technology and Privacy
We are seeking highly motivated mid-level corporate lawyers to join our Corporate Group in our growing Montreal Office. As a member of this group, you will work on a broad range of complex transactions representing diverse and sophisticated clients from both the public and private sectors. In this role, you will be required to work proactively and assist in the drafting and negotiating of purchase agreements and related transactional documents, as well as advise clients on commercial law matters.
The ideal candidates will have the following credentials:
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The successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop their career and skills as part of a growing practice and office that fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, with freedom and flexibility, as well as ongoing support through training and mentoring to ensure a rapid professional development. Our firm offers a collegial work environment, wonderful work life balance, competitive compensation package and platform.