Associate - Private Company Mergers & Acquisitions

Clark Wilson•Vancouver, BC

3d•CA$160,000 - CA$180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Clark Wilson LLP is seeking an intermediate to senior level Associate to join their Private Company Transactions group. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience in private company M&A and corporate commercial practice. The Private Company M&A practice provides advice on mergers, acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and other significant corporate transactions, working with private companies across various industries, with a strong track record in mid-market M&A transactions ranging from $10 million to $200 million. The firm also provides general business law support as external counsel to local, national, and international businesses. This is a full-time, permanent position in a firm that prides itself on a collegial working atmosphere where growth and professional development are supported.

Requirements

4–5 years of post-call experience in corporate/commercial law, with a strong focus on private company M&A
A client-centered approach, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
Experience independently managing transactions from commencement through closing
Strong drafting and negotiation skills
Excellent organizational and project management abilities
A clear understanding of transactional undertakings, trust conditions, and handling transaction funds
Experience preparing and negotiating ancillary transaction documentation
Strong attention to detail and sound commercial judgment
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
A collaborative and team-oriented approach to practice

Nice To Haves

Commercial leasing
Intellectual property matters
Bank financing and secured lending transactions
General employment law considerations in transactional contexts
Exposure to tax-driven reorganizations and corporate structuring

Responsibilities

Managing and running private company transactions from start to finish with partner oversight as needed
Leading transaction files, timelines, and closing processes across multiple concurrent matters
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating: LOIs, NDAs, Asset Purchase Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, Shareholder agreements, Commercial agreements, and ancillary transaction documentation
Coordinating due diligence processes and preparing due diligence summaries
Preparing closing documentation, closing agendas, and post-closing deliverables
Managing undertakings, trust conditions, transaction funds flow, and trust account matters
Liaising directly with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, accountants, and other advisors
Advising clients on general corporate and commercial matters, including corporate governance, corporate reorganizations, business structuring, and commercial contracting
Supporting financing transactions, including bank financing and security documentation
Collaborating with lawyers across practice groups, including tax, real estate, employment, litigation, and intellectual property
Mentoring junior associates, students, and paralegals where appropriate
Participating in business development, networking, and client relationship initiatives

Benefits

Health coverage for you and your family, including overseas emergency medical care, prescriptions, vision care, dental care, paramedical services, life insurance, and hospital accommodation
Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to 100% for a portion of the leave
Health and Wellness Spending account
Discretionary performance bonus
Firm-wide socials every week
Off-site social events
Employee appreciation week
Team building events
New associates are paired with seasoned mentors
Bar dues coverage
CLE subscriptions coverage
Internal workshops on M&A, private company trends, finance and drafting skills
Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives