ASSOCIATE LAWYER - CORPORATE/ COMMERCIAL

Position Overview Hey, we’re glad you found this! We are HGA Law, a part of the HGA Group. We are seeking an associate lawyer with 2-5 years of experience in corporate and commercial law. This position offers the ability to work alongside established practitioners who are committed to producing proactive, strategic, and forward-thinking counsel in all areas of our clients’ businesses. HGA Group What started as an accounting firm quickly evolved into the ultimate entrepreneurial resource centre: the first of its kind in Alberta. We believe that bringing together every major resource that business owners need to succeed under a single banner is the key to maximizing the potential of Alberta’s entrepreneurs. Our mission draws from the HGA Group ethos – Building Better Tomorrows – in that all members of our team commit themselves to the pursuit of daily improvements for our firm and, ultimately, our clients. HGA Law HGA Law is a boutique law firm and member of the HGA Group. Our clients are owner-managed businesses, and we distinguish ourselves to them by leveraging our relationship with HGA CPA and other members of the HGA Group to provide proactive, strategic, and forward-thinking counsel, and delivering an array of excellent, high-efficiency legal solutions. HGA Law provides an extensive variety of legal services, including corporate and commercial law, commercial litigation, insolvency and restructuring, construction law, employment law, and estate planning and administration. HGA Law offers: Competitive salaries (relative to downtown Edmonton). Bonus structure for billable and non-billable performance. Signing bonus. Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Group RRSP plan and matching program. Continuing legal education opportunities. Our Ideal Candidate RESPONSIBILITIES Leverages client intelligence from other members of the HGA Group to provide strategic legal advice and recommendations, and proactively identifies issues. Detail-oriented and always focused on quality control. Approaches issues with business sense and provides pragmatic solutions. Builds and maintains relationships with clients and colleagues. Is always focused on competent and ethical practice. Balances billable file work with firm and professional development and is always focused on delivering positive value for fees. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Support corporate transactions (non-arm’s length corporate reorganizations, as well as mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures), particularly insofar as legal due diligence and the drafting and negotiation of letters of intent, non-disclosure agreements, purchase and sale agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, resolutions, and other related legal documents. Support commercial (and, to a lesser extent, residential) real estate transactions, particularly insofar as legal due diligence and the drafting and negotiation of letters of intent, non-disclosure agreements, purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, mortgages, easements, and other related legal documents. Draft and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including for service and supply, distribution, licensing, manufacturing, and construction. Working knowledge of the Alberta Business Corporations Act and the Canada Business Corporations Act, particularly insofar as corporate records (i.e., minute book) compliance, corporate governance (i.e., directors and shareholders resolutions), and prescribed transactions (ex., amalgamations and dissolutions). Draft and advise on a broad range of corporate and security agreements, including Unanimous Shareholders Agreements, General Security Agreements, and Powers of Attorney. Ability to quickly grasp supporting software tools, and standardized process. (HGA Law is a technology-forward firm and aims to continuously evolve its technological tools and firm processes). QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS A member in good standing of the Law Society of Alberta; eligible to practice as a lawyer in Alberta. Called to the bar in 2022 or earlier. #J-18808-Ljbffr