QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D. or LL.B. and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Minimum 2 years of post-call corporate/commercial law experience (in-house or private practice).
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for clear, precise, and business-friendly legal advice.
• Ability to conduct focused legal research and apply findings to practical business needs.
• Comfortable advising on a broad range of legal issues, often in real-time with senior decision-makers.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities across diverse industries.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable, and eager to grow within a non-traditional legal setting.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Junior Corporate Lawyer with a strong background in contract law to support the legal needs of our family office and its portfolio companies. This is a unique opportunity to step into a role that blends traditional corporate/commercial legal work with the agility and variety of an entrepreneurial family office. You will take the lead on contract drafting and negotiation, while also gaining hands-on exposure to governance, compliance, and investment-related matters across different sectors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier, service, licensing, and partnership agreements.
• Provide practical legal advice directly to management and ownership teams.
• Support corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters across multiple businesses.
• Conduct targeted legal research to support contract negotiations, compliance, and business decisions.
• Assist with structuring, financing, and managing investments and joint ventures.
• Identify legal risks and propose creative, business-focused solutions.
• Liaise with external counsel as needed for specialized matters.
• Maintain organized corporate records and ensure compliance across all entities.