Kalfa Law Firm is a boutique all-remote corporate-commercial and private M&A law firm with a four-day work week.
We are currently looking for a mid-level associate lawyer in the area of corporate-commercial and private M&A law. Successful candidate will be enthusiastic, eager and thrive in a fast paced environment and will have 4+ years experience in corporate-commercial and transactional law. Candidate must possess excellent organizational skills, writing skills and verbal skills; must be self motivated.
Essential Functions:
- Commercial transactions – independently manage commercial closings in the purchase and sale of businesses; preparation of LOIs, APS, APAs, SPAs, closing documents, agendas, communication with all parties, satisfaction of conditions (franchisor, landlord, due diligence); review of material contracts, franchise agreements, preparation of ancillary documents etc.
- Commercial financing – tending to all elements of borrower side transaction funding
- Corporate law – Incorporation, Amalgamation, Amendment, Dissolution, Revival, Continuances etc
- Tax driven reorganizations – estate freezes, s.85 rollovers, s.86 exchanges
- Preparation of commercial contracts: shareholders agreements, loan agreements, terms and conditions, management contracts, distribution agreement and other commercial agreements
- Commercial financing
- Other routine corporate matters
- Real estate transactional knowledge a bonus
Qualifications and Skills
- Member of Ontario Bar, in good standing
- Minimum of 4+ years experience in the above noted practice areas
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Computer: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teraview, Clio
- Able to multi-task and deal with significant workload
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to work well under pressure
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills
- Demonstrates discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information and sensitive issues
- Experience in and/or exposure to tax law would be an asset.
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE REQUISITE EXPERIENCE AS YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED / NEW CALLS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Bonus
- Knowledge of Do Process corporate software
- Knowledge of Clio file management systems
- Knowledge of Citrix conveyancer and Teraview
Salary commensurate with experience.
Great opportunity for energetic lawyer looking for a balanced work environment.
Please send cover letter + CV to [email protected]
