Commercial Lawyer

BDO • Toronto, ON

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

BDO's National office in Toronto is seeking a Commercial Lawyer to join the Office of the General Counsel. This role is ideal for a business-minded lawyer looking to join a growing, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented firm. The Commercial Lawyer will report to Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate & Commercial, and will be responsible for a wide range of duties including providing advice on commercial contracts and transaction documents, assessing legal and business risks, improving contracting processes, and assisting with other legal team tasks.

Requirements

• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
• Superior academic credentials.
• 3-5 years of experience gained from a leading law firm or in-house legal department in corporate and commercial law.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze information, identify key issues, and manage processes from inception to completion.
• Persuasive communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels, both in the legal and business communities.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess complex issues with attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present legal opinions, arguments and information in a clear manner.
• Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills to effectively manage a high volume of files and projects with competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional ethics and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative nature, and the ability to work in a cross-team environment.
• High values in teamwork, client/customer service and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to communicate, draft and negotiate agreements at an advanced level in French is a strong asset.
• An interest in, and basic understanding of leasing will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution.
• Comprehensive benefits from day one.
• Flexible personal time off policy.
• Reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for learning and development.
• Support for personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
• Support for local charity initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed