Corporate Commercial Securities Lawyer

McLennan Ross has an immediate opening for a Corporate Commercial Lawyer to join our busy Yellowknife office.McLennan Ross has been recognized as a leading firm in the area of General Business Law for Northern Canada and the Arctic by Chambers Canada, with acknowledgment of our “impressive Yellowknife offering, backed by additional expertise in Edmonton and Calgary, and recognized for its commitment to the North.”Trusted by clients for more than a century, McLennan Ross was founded on the principles of dedication, authenticity, pragmatic solutions, and exceptional service. Based in Alberta and the Northwest Territories, the accomplished team of lawyers at McLennan Ross includes the largest and most experienced management-side Labour & Employment practice in Alberta and the North, some of the West's premier Litigation and Corporate Commercial Law professionals.For more details about our firm and our Yellowknife office, visit www.mross.com.Position OverviewOur Yellowknife Corporate Commercial Law group provides legal advice to a large number of clients in the municipal, mining, transportation, government, aboriginal, and not-for-profit sectors, as well as to individuals and small businesses, in the NWT and in Nunavut.You will be working collaboratively and seamlessly with colleagues in Yellowknife and in our Alberta offices. In our small office, we will give you as much responsibility as you are prepared to take on, as quickly as you are ready to take it on. You will be given the opportunity to take on more responsibilities at an earlier stage in your career than might be the case in other larger markets.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Providing advice in all areas for private corporations, joint ventures, and partnerships of all types and sizes in a variety of areas including:IncorporationsAmalgamationsReorganizationsSales of assets and sharesFinancingWinding-up proceedingsDrafting shareholder and partnership agreementsPurchases and sales of commercial and residential real estateProviding advice to municipal councilsWorking with commercial landlords and tenantsProviding security opinionsQualifications:3 years+ experience in a corporate/commercial practice or in-house roleDemonstrated corporate/commercial law experienceHighly motivated, self-directed, and able to juggle multiple priorities efficientlyAbility to work well independently with confidence under time constraintsStrong team player with excellent interpersonal skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work in cross-cultural environmentsExceptional ethics and integrityProfessionalism, confidentiality, and discretion at all timesAbility to articulate legal information clearly and practically to clientsStrong legal research skills and computer literacyWilling to travel to and work in communities throughout Northern CanadaMust be a member in good standing of a Canadian law society, and eligible for admission to the Law Society of Northwest Territories and the Law Society of NunavutWhat you will find at McLennan Ross:A highly professional environment built on a strong culture and spirit of teamworkOpportunities for growth, engaging work environment, and lively social/staff committeeA proven high quality of service and commitment to our clients within a busy practiceA challenging and progressive work environment with an excellent salary/benefits package including a generous bonus planQualified and talented candidates may submit their resume and cover letter including career highlights that demonstrate a strong fit to our requirements.Apply #J-18808-Ljbffr