Lawyer/Partner

Our client, a well-respected and long-established law firm located in Guelph, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Associate to join their growing team in the areas of Business Law and Real Estate. With a modern, hybrid work environment and a strong presence in the local and national market, this firm offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced legal professional looking to make a significant impact while enjoying a collaborative and supportive culture.

About the Opportunity:
The successful candidate will step into a leadership-track role, serving an active and expanding portfolio of clients that spans the Guelph region and beyond. This position is ideal for a motivated lawyer with a robust background in business law and real estate who is looking to continue to develop their practice within a dynamic firm known for its client-first philosophy and practical, results-driven legal solutions.  The ideal candidate would have a self-sufficient practice or a mostly a self-sufficient practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on complex corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions (share and asset deals), corporate reorganizations, and acquisition financing.
• Draft and negotiate various business agreements including shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and partnership arrangements.
• Support and contribute to ongoing business development efforts, nurturing relationships with professionals and key stakeholders within the community and across Canada.
• Advise clients on a wide range of real estate transactions including commercial, residential, developmental, and investor-based purchases and sales.
• Handle institutional and private financing matters, leasing transactions, and property-related issues such as severances, easements, and conversions.
• Act for both lenders and borrowers in secured and unsecured financing arrangements, including syndicated lending.

Key Qualifications:

• JD/LLB and good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• A minimum of 5 years’ post-call experience in business law and real estate.
• Strong technical and transactional experience across both practice areas.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and complex files independently.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative spirit and a passion for client service.
• Strong interest in contributing to the firm’s growth and regional presence.

Why Join Our Client:

• Work within a forward-thinking and client-centered firm with a stellar local reputation.
• Hybrid work model to support work-life balance.
• Collegial, entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for growth and leadership.
• A platform that supports business development and the building of long-term client relationships.