Corporate Legal Counsel (Senior)

Our client is a well-capitalized investment firm that adopts a hands-on, long-term holding strategy. With a robust management team and strategic know-how, they engage in transactions that foster business growth and deliver exceptional returns. They go beyond merely providing capital; they actively generate deals and structure transactions, uniquely enabling their portfolio companies to execute their business plans effectively. Currently, our client is seeking a dynamic mid- to senior-level Legal Counsel ready to advance their career. If you are a critical thinker who enjoys learning and aspires to be a vital part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, this opportunity may be ideal for you. Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a comprehensive range of legal services to investee companies, encompassing transactional, operational, and structural work. Their legal team is deeply familiar with the businesses they support, allowing for tailored and integrated expertise.
• Develop and manage systems within clients’ organizations to standardize and enhance legal and related administrative processes.
• Provide sound business judgment and expertise to help manage investment risk for both the firm and its investee companies.
• Collaborate with specialists from leading firms when necessary.

• A Canadian law degree with at least 7 years of corporate practice experience. The ideal candidate will possess a mix of corporate commercial, securities, private equity, and banking/specialty loan knowledge. Experience in both in-house and private practice is highly regarded.
• Additional experience in commercial litigation and insolvency is considered a plus.
• A commercially minded, practical problem solver with strong skills in critical analysis, risk assessment, creative thinking, judgment, and execution that extend beyond legal matters.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on adaptability, eagerness to learn, and a high degree of coachability.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional problem-solving abilities, demonstrating integrity and discretion.
• A member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.

• Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and paid parking.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including an optional, self-paced in-house fitness program with a professional trainer.
• A commitment to work-life balance (8-hour workdays).
• A collaborative small team environment with strong camaraderie and flexibility.
• Exposure to a dynamic business landscape with a diverse portfolio, including international operations, offering varied work across multiple industries.
• In-house legal and business training to foster practical, big-picture thinking while focusing on important details.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement, with the potential to evolve beyond a strictly legal role over time, based on performance.
• Emphasis on efficiency and accountability without the pressure of billable hour targets.