Senior Legal Counsel, M&A and Commercial Services

TMX Group•Toronto, ON

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for providing expert legal advice on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and key commercial matters, which includes drafting and negotiating complex agreements, and managing legal risks across a broad range of corporate transactions and commercial activities, and ensuring seamless legal integration following acquisitions. This role supports the company's strategic growth initiatives through M&A activities and the sound legal management of commercial initiatives.

Requirements

Licensed member of a Canadian Law Society (or equivalent).
5+ years of relevant legal experience, primarily gained at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house counsel.
Expertise in leading M&A transactions (inception through post-acquisition integration).
Superior drafting, negotiation, and communication (written and verbal) abilities.
Extensive experience in corporate and commercial matters, translating complex legal concepts into proactive, business-oriented advice with strong business acumen
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, working effectively independently with detail-oriented organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented approach, adept at building effective relationships across all levels and understanding how to function effectively within a broader enterprise structure
Consistently demonstrates the highest degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct

Nice To Haves

Experience in the technology and financial services industry is a significant asset.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the legal aspects of M&A transactions from initial due diligence through closing and post-acquisition integration, including drafting and negotiating letters of intent, non-disclosure agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, and related ancillary documents.
Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence on target companies, identifying and assessing potential risks and opportunities.
Develop and execute legal integration plans for newly acquired entities, ensuring smooth transition and harmonization of legal operations, policies, and contracts.
Advise on post-acquisition legal integration matters, including corporate governance alignment, contract novation and assignment, intellectual property transfer, data privacy considerations, regulatory compliance, and employee matters.
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., Corporate Development, Finance, HR, Operations, IT) and external counsel to execute M&A strategies effectively and manage integration complexities.
Stay abreast of M&A market trends, best practices, and regulatory developments to provide proactive advice.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of complex commercial contracts, including but not limited to: sale and purchase agreements; professional services agreements ; software licensing agreements; SaaS and hosting agreements; and other supplier, partnership and collaboration and client agreements.
Provide senior legal advice and support for the development and execution of commercial strategies and initiatives, including support for the development and launch of new products/services, the procurement and new assets and technologies and outsourcing transactions.
Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice on day-to-day business operations, including contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation.
Develop and implement procedures, and contract templates to streamline commercial processes and ensure compliance.
Identify and assess legal risks across various business functions and propose effective mitigation strategies.
Manage relationships with external legal counsel, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal services when required.
Conduct legal research and analysis on complex legal issues, providing clear and concise recommendations.
Liaise directly with TMX executives on legal and business matters
Deliver legal training to internal teams on relevant legal topics and compliance requirements.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the legal department's processes, knowledge management, and efficiency.
Other duties, as assigned