Corporate Commercial Partner in Toronto, Canada

April 29, 2025

Our client, a leading regional law firm in Ontario, delivers a wide range of legal services to clients across sectors, with a strong emphasis on practical, business-oriented advice. The firm’s corporate practice is a cornerstone of its platform, advising both private and public companies on a wide range of matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and securities, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and general commercial issues. The team works closely with businesses at all stages of growth – from startups to well-established enterprises – providing strategic guidance on structuring, financing, and navigating complex transactions.

 

In addition to its corporate focus, the firm provides a broad range of services, including litigation and dispute resolution, real estate and development, construction, labour & employment, restructuring and insolvency, intellectual property, estates and trusts, health law, and regulatory matters. It serves a diverse mix of clients, including entrepreneurs, mid-sized enterprises, and institutional companies. The firm is known for its collaborative, responsive approach and its ability to align legal solutions with business goals.

 

This is an incredible opportunity for a talented lawyer to join an entrepreneurial, growing, and successful platform.

 

Job Description – Corporate Partner

 

Due to ongoing growth, our client has an immediate opening for a Corporate Partner to join its team in Toronto. The partner will assist clients in a wide range of business transactions and participate in growing the firm’s corporate commercial practice group.

 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

 

  • Advise clients on complex corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures, corporate finance. Securites experience is an asset, but not essential.
  • Provide legal guidance on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
  • Lead due diligence processes and manage legal teams through transactional work.
  • Participate in and support business development activities, including client relationship management.
  • Mentor and supervise associates, and articling students.

 

Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge

 

  • LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
  • Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
  • 8+ years of corporate experience at a top tier firm or company.
  • Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Strong work ethic, client service orientation, and an entrepreneurial outlook.

This is an exclusive search.

The Counsel Network, a Caldwell company is committed to building a diverse legal community through our inclusive business and recruitment practices. We value diversity of experience, expertise, and background, and strive to eliminate barriers historically encountered by marginalized groups. We recognize that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce benefits and enriches both the legal profession and the greater community.

 

To apply for this position: caldwell.thriveapp.ly/job/1232

 

For more information or to apply for this position, contact:

Dal Bhathal, Partner
Dbhathal@caldwell.com
416.364.6654
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Miriam Leung, Principal
mleung@caldwell.com
647.317.1610
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