Ontario Securities Commission
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Fixed Term (12 to 18-Month Contract or Secondment), Full-Time
Closing Date: November 29, 2026
About the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets under the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act . Our mandate is to protect investors from unfair, improper, or fraudulent practices, foster fair, efficient, and competitive capital markets, support capital formation, and contribute to financial system stability and systemic risk reduction. We execute this mandate through policy, operational, and enforcement activities, while actively shaping national and global securities regulation.
At the OSC, we offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment where legal professionals take pride in challenging, high-impact work.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Growth Markets and Innovation Capital in the Office of Economic Growth and Innovation (OEGI) , the Legal Counsel will leverage legal and operational expertise to advance capital formation and innovation across Ontario’s public and private markets (Goal 5 of the OSC Strategic Plan).
In this role, you will advise innovative businesses navigating Ontario’s regulatory framework, help design and execute regulatory sandboxes and testing initiatives for novel financial products and services, and contribute legal and policy analysis to OEGI’s research and stakeholder outreach on capital access and market competitiveness.
This is an ideal opportunity for a securities lawyer with high intellectual curiosity about emerging capital markets, fintech, and the growth economy who thrives on solving complex regulatory challenges for novel business models.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting Innovative Businesses via OSC LaunchPad & OSC TestLab
Application & Regulatory Review: Engage with early-stage and growth companies applying to OSC LaunchPad , evaluating business models and regulatory frameworks to ensure robust investor protections and safeguards at every stage.
Cross-Branch Collaboration: Partner with founders and consult subject matter experts across OSC branches (Corporate Finance, Trading and Markets, Investment Management, and Registration, Inspections and Examinations) to identify practical regulatory solutions and mitigate risks.
Novel Legal Analysis & Exemptive Relief: Conduct legal analysis on emerging market issues and recommend flexible regulatory pathways—including testing environments, exemptive relief, and time-limited registration—that balance commercial viability with investor protection.
Regulatory Testing & Drafting: Support the design, delivery, and evaluation of OSC TestLab initiatives focused on early-stage capital raising, drafting related orders, decision documents, regulatory guidance, and reports.
Market Education: Develop clear regulatory guidance so new entrants, investors, and legal advisors can effectively navigate prospectus, registration, compliance, and marketplace requirements.
Securities Policy, Research & National Committees
Policy Development: Support and lead policy initiatives addressing capital-raising friction along the private–public continuum, managing project deliverables, resolving complex legal issues, and preparing executive briefing notes.
Market & Jurisdictional Research: Provide legal and regulatory analysis for OEGI research on growth sectors, financing gaps, capital flows, and equity markets—including international regulatory benchmarking—to inform consultations, pilots, exemptions, and rule amendments.
Emerging Trends Monitoring: Track domestic and international capital market developments (such as fintech, digital assets, and private market innovations) to brief leadership and identify proactive policy opportunities.
CSA FinHub Representation: Represent the OSC on the Canadian Securities Administrators Financial Innovation Hub (CSA FinHub) , contributing to national testing initiatives, working groups, and cross-jurisdictional research.
Stakeholder Negotiation: Advocate for OSC positions and negotiate constructively with CSA counterparts, government bodies, and industry stakeholders to resolve contentious regulatory issues.
Ecosystem Engagement & Relationship Management
Innovation Ecosystem Outreach: Build collaborative relationships across Ontario’s innovation and venture ecosystem—including founders, angel investors, venture capital and growth equity funds, incubators, accelerators, securities lawyers, and academics—offering guidance on how securities regulation impacts capital raising and business scaling.
Consultations & Pilots: Support OEGI events, roundtables, and public consultations to drive adoption of OSC regulatory pilots and translate market feedback into actionable policy.
Internal Advocacy: Partner with internal OSC teams to share ecosystem insights, advise on cross-cutting files, and constructively challenge established regulatory approaches.
Qualifications & What You Need to Succeed
Education & Credentials: LL. B. or J. D. degree from a recognized Canadian law school (or equivalent) and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) .
Experience: Minimum 5 years post-call to the Bar gained in a leading law firm, in-house legal department, or securities regulatory role, with deep expertise in Canadian securities regulation (prospectus exemptions, registration, corporate finance, or market regulation).
Growth & Innovation Acumen: Demonstrated interest in emerging capital markets, early- to growth-stage capital formation, and how financial technology and new business models serve businesses and investors.
Preferred Asset: Operational experience inside a start-up or high-growth company, or hands-on experience advising early- and growth-stage ventures and venture capital/angel investors.
Analytical & Strategic Skills: Strong legal research, data-literacy, and critical-thinking skills, with a track record of translating complex legal analysis into sound, practical business and policy recommendations.
Communication & Execution: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentations; self-motivated, agile, and able to manage multiple competing priorities under tight timelines.
How to Apply
Grow your legal career and make a lasting impact on Ontario’s capital markets. Please submit your application by November 29, 2026 .
Internal OSC Employees: Please apply directly in Workday using the Browse Jobs feature within your Jobs Hub.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario Securities Commission. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility
The OSC is committed to diversity, equity, and providing an inclusive, barrier-free workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code . It is our priority to ensure employment opportunities are visible and accessible to all under-represented groups—including Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community—so our workforce reflects the diversity of Ontarians.
The OSC is a proud partner of Ascend Canada , the BlackNorth Initiative , the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) , and Pride at Work Canada .
If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our confidential inbox at HRRecruitment@osc.gov.on.ca . Visit Accessibility at the OSC on our website to review our workplace accommodation policies.
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Fixed Term (12 to 18-Month Contract or Secondment), Full-Time
Closing Date: November 29, 2026
About the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets under the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act . Our mandate is to protect investors from unfair, improper, or fraudulent practices, foster fair, efficient, and competitive capital markets, support capital formation, and contribute to financial system stability and systemic risk reduction. We execute this mandate through policy, operational, and enforcement activities, while actively shaping national and global securities regulation.
At the OSC, we offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment where legal professionals take pride in challenging, high-impact work.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Growth Markets and Innovation Capital in the Office of Economic Growth and Innovation (OEGI) , the Legal Counsel will leverage legal and operational expertise to advance capital formation and innovation across Ontario’s public and private markets (Goal 5 of the OSC Strategic Plan).
In this role, you will advise innovative businesses navigating Ontario’s regulatory framework, help design and execute regulatory sandboxes and testing initiatives for novel financial products and services, and contribute legal and policy analysis to OEGI’s research and stakeholder outreach on capital access and market competitiveness.
This is an ideal opportunity for a securities lawyer with high intellectual curiosity about emerging capital markets, fintech, and the growth economy who thrives on solving complex regulatory challenges for novel business models.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting Innovative Businesses via OSC LaunchPad & OSC TestLab
Application & Regulatory Review: Engage with early-stage and growth companies applying to OSC LaunchPad , evaluating business models and regulatory frameworks to ensure robust investor protections and safeguards at every stage.
Cross-Branch Collaboration: Partner with founders and consult subject matter experts across OSC branches (Corporate Finance, Trading and Markets, Investment Management, and Registration, Inspections and Examinations) to identify practical regulatory solutions and mitigate risks.
Novel Legal Analysis & Exemptive Relief: Conduct legal analysis on emerging market issues and recommend flexible regulatory pathways—including testing environments, exemptive relief, and time-limited registration—that balance commercial viability with investor protection.
Regulatory Testing & Drafting: Support the design, delivery, and evaluation of OSC TestLab initiatives focused on early-stage capital raising, drafting related orders, decision documents, regulatory guidance, and reports.
Market Education: Develop clear regulatory guidance so new entrants, investors, and legal advisors can effectively navigate prospectus, registration, compliance, and marketplace requirements.
Securities Policy, Research & National Committees
Policy Development: Support and lead policy initiatives addressing capital-raising friction along the private–public continuum, managing project deliverables, resolving complex legal issues, and preparing executive briefing notes.
Market & Jurisdictional Research: Provide legal and regulatory analysis for OEGI research on growth sectors, financing gaps, capital flows, and equity markets—including international regulatory benchmarking—to inform consultations, pilots, exemptions, and rule amendments.
Emerging Trends Monitoring: Track domestic and international capital market developments (such as fintech, digital assets, and private market innovations) to brief leadership and identify proactive policy opportunities.
CSA FinHub Representation: Represent the OSC on the Canadian Securities Administrators Financial Innovation Hub (CSA FinHub) , contributing to national testing initiatives, working groups, and cross-jurisdictional research.
Stakeholder Negotiation: Advocate for OSC positions and negotiate constructively with CSA counterparts, government bodies, and industry stakeholders to resolve contentious regulatory issues.
Ecosystem Engagement & Relationship Management
Innovation Ecosystem Outreach: Build collaborative relationships across Ontario’s innovation and venture ecosystem—including founders, angel investors, venture capital and growth equity funds, incubators, accelerators, securities lawyers, and academics—offering guidance on how securities regulation impacts capital raising and business scaling.
Consultations & Pilots: Support OEGI events, roundtables, and public consultations to drive adoption of OSC regulatory pilots and translate market feedback into actionable policy.
Internal Advocacy: Partner with internal OSC teams to share ecosystem insights, advise on cross-cutting files, and constructively challenge established regulatory approaches.
Qualifications & What You Need to Succeed
Education & Credentials: LL. B. or J. D. degree from a recognized Canadian law school (or equivalent) and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) .
Experience: Minimum 5 years post-call to the Bar gained in a leading law firm, in-house legal department, or securities regulatory role, with deep expertise in Canadian securities regulation (prospectus exemptions, registration, corporate finance, or market regulation).
Growth & Innovation Acumen: Demonstrated interest in emerging capital markets, early- to growth-stage capital formation, and how financial technology and new business models serve businesses and investors.
Preferred Asset: Operational experience inside a start-up or high-growth company, or hands-on experience advising early- and growth-stage ventures and venture capital/angel investors.
Analytical & Strategic Skills: Strong legal research, data-literacy, and critical-thinking skills, with a track record of translating complex legal analysis into sound, practical business and policy recommendations.
Communication & Execution: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentations; self-motivated, agile, and able to manage multiple competing priorities under tight timelines.
How to Apply
Grow your legal career and make a lasting impact on Ontario’s capital markets. Please submit your application by November 29, 2026 .
Internal OSC Employees: Please apply directly in Workday using the Browse Jobs feature within your Jobs Hub.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario Securities Commission. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility
The OSC is committed to diversity, equity, and providing an inclusive, barrier-free workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code . It is our priority to ensure employment opportunities are visible and accessible to all under-represented groups—including Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community—so our workforce reflects the diversity of Ontarians.
The OSC is a proud partner of Ascend Canada , the BlackNorth Initiative , the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) , and Pride at Work Canada .
If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our confidential inbox at HRRecruitment@osc.gov.on.ca . Visit Accessibility at the OSC on our website to review our workplace accommodation policies.
Oxford Properties Group
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Step into a global organization where talent flourishes—a workplace that champions diverse perspectives, deep expertise, and shared passion, empowering you to shape your own career path and perform at your peak.
As a premier global real estate investor, developer, and manager, we pair strategic capital with operational excellence to build properties that uplift both economies and neighborhoods. By putting people, partnerships, and places at the center of what we do, we deliver lasting returns for OMERS pension members, drive value for our capital partners, and create better spaces for our customers.
Join us to fast-track your professional growth, prioritize your well-being, forge meaningful relationships, and give back to the communities where we live and work.
Don’t settle for just any job—come shape the future alongside us.
Have a connection at OMERS or Oxford Properties? If someone is referring you, ask them to submit your name in Workday before you apply. Keep an eye on your inbox for a personalized application link to get started.
The Opportunity: Associate Director, Legal Services (Toronto)
We are seeking a driven, proactive lawyer to join Oxford’s Canadian Legal Services team in Toronto.
In this role, you will provide hands-on legal counsel and oversee legal support for construction and development initiatives across our Canadian portfolio. You will manage outside counsel, collaborate with external advisors, and guide our Development, Asset Management, Operations, and Investment teams through every phase of the development lifecycle. You will also contribute to Oxford’s risk and compliance framework, including regulatory monitoring and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols.
As a trusted legal partner to our Toronto real estate group, you will join a high-performing, collaborative team defined by mutual respect, cognitive diversity, and a commitment to long-term professional growth. Driven by strong investment performance and sound risk management, our ultimate mission is to safeguard the financial future of our pension plan beneficiaries.
Hybrid Work Model: Because in-person collaboration strengthens our culture, our people, and the results we deliver for our members, this role follows a hybrid schedule requiring at least 4 days per week in the office .
Key Responsibilities
Construction & Commercial Contracting: Lead legal support for design and construction activities—including RFPs, architectural agreements, professional services contracts, and CCDC documents. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, such as building service, operational, and consultant agreements, ensuring practical, business-minded outcomes.
Strategic & Operational Counsel: Advise internal business groups on ongoing operational, regulatory, and compliance issues. Review contracts, weigh in on emerging disputes and litigation, and offer legal insights on internal reports and development strategy documents.
Coaching & Mentorship: Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to legal clerks, managers, and members of the design and construction teams.
Relationship Building: Cultivate strong working partnerships with external law firms and advisors, as well as fellow legal and business colleagues across Oxford and OMERS.
Governance & Processes: Navigate and leverage Oxford’s internal organizational framework and approval workflows effectively.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Construction & Development Law: Extensive background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction and development contracts (CCDCs, RFPs, professional services, and building service agreements) across the full project lifecycle.
Commercially Minded Risk Management: Proven skill in delivering pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice on operational, compliance, regulatory, and dispute matters—effectively balancing commercial goals with risk protection.
Collaboration & Influence: Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, enabling you to partner seamlessly with internal teams, direct external counsel, and align diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Licensed to practice law in Ontario (Toronto-based), with at least 3 years of relevant experience in-house or at a law firm specializing in construction contracts.
Hands-on experience negotiating and drafting CCDCs, building service agreements, professional service agreements, and RFP documentation.
Sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the confidence to lead initiatives while engaging with professionals across all disciplines.
Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative, team-first mindset.
High integrity, a strong work ethic, and a proactive, positive approach to delivering timely legal solutions.
Compensation & Recruitment Details
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing open position.
Base Salary Range: $138, 000 – $188, 000 CAD annually.
Total Rewards: Eligible for annual awards under our Short-Term Incentive Plan and, where applicable, our Long-Term Incentive Plan, alongside comprehensive group benefits and retirement plans (full details provided in formal offer letters).
Our Commitment to Inclusion Oxford’s mission is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate, and our people-first culture thrives when our team mirrors the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. From recruitment through retirement, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to an accessible, barrier-free hiring process. Across our global enterprise, belonging is championed through executive-sponsored Employee Resource Groups, our Purpose@Work committee, and dedicated employee recognition programs.
Use of AI in Hiring OMERS utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with specific stages of our recruitment workflow. While technology helps streamline our process, human evaluation and judgment remain at the core of all hiring decisions.
Step into a global organization where talent flourishes—a workplace that champions diverse perspectives, deep expertise, and shared passion, empowering you to shape your own career path and perform at your peak.
As a premier global real estate investor, developer, and manager, we pair strategic capital with operational excellence to build properties that uplift both economies and neighborhoods. By putting people, partnerships, and places at the center of what we do, we deliver lasting returns for OMERS pension members, drive value for our capital partners, and create better spaces for our customers.
Join us to fast-track your professional growth, prioritize your well-being, forge meaningful relationships, and give back to the communities where we live and work.
Don’t settle for just any job—come shape the future alongside us.
Have a connection at OMERS or Oxford Properties? If someone is referring you, ask them to submit your name in Workday before you apply. Keep an eye on your inbox for a personalized application link to get started.
The Opportunity: Associate Director, Legal Services (Toronto)
We are seeking a driven, proactive lawyer to join Oxford’s Canadian Legal Services team in Toronto.
In this role, you will provide hands-on legal counsel and oversee legal support for construction and development initiatives across our Canadian portfolio. You will manage outside counsel, collaborate with external advisors, and guide our Development, Asset Management, Operations, and Investment teams through every phase of the development lifecycle. You will also contribute to Oxford’s risk and compliance framework, including regulatory monitoring and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols.
As a trusted legal partner to our Toronto real estate group, you will join a high-performing, collaborative team defined by mutual respect, cognitive diversity, and a commitment to long-term professional growth. Driven by strong investment performance and sound risk management, our ultimate mission is to safeguard the financial future of our pension plan beneficiaries.
Hybrid Work Model: Because in-person collaboration strengthens our culture, our people, and the results we deliver for our members, this role follows a hybrid schedule requiring at least 4 days per week in the office .
Key Responsibilities
Construction & Commercial Contracting: Lead legal support for design and construction activities—including RFPs, architectural agreements, professional services contracts, and CCDC documents. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, such as building service, operational, and consultant agreements, ensuring practical, business-minded outcomes.
Strategic & Operational Counsel: Advise internal business groups on ongoing operational, regulatory, and compliance issues. Review contracts, weigh in on emerging disputes and litigation, and offer legal insights on internal reports and development strategy documents.
Coaching & Mentorship: Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to legal clerks, managers, and members of the design and construction teams.
Relationship Building: Cultivate strong working partnerships with external law firms and advisors, as well as fellow legal and business colleagues across Oxford and OMERS.
Governance & Processes: Navigate and leverage Oxford’s internal organizational framework and approval workflows effectively.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Construction & Development Law: Extensive background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction and development contracts (CCDCs, RFPs, professional services, and building service agreements) across the full project lifecycle.
Commercially Minded Risk Management: Proven skill in delivering pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice on operational, compliance, regulatory, and dispute matters—effectively balancing commercial goals with risk protection.
Collaboration & Influence: Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, enabling you to partner seamlessly with internal teams, direct external counsel, and align diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Licensed to practice law in Ontario (Toronto-based), with at least 3 years of relevant experience in-house or at a law firm specializing in construction contracts.
Hands-on experience negotiating and drafting CCDCs, building service agreements, professional service agreements, and RFP documentation.
Sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the confidence to lead initiatives while engaging with professionals across all disciplines.
Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative, team-first mindset.
High integrity, a strong work ethic, and a proactive, positive approach to delivering timely legal solutions.
Compensation & Recruitment Details
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing open position.
Base Salary Range: $138, 000 – $188, 000 CAD annually.
Total Rewards: Eligible for annual awards under our Short-Term Incentive Plan and, where applicable, our Long-Term Incentive Plan, alongside comprehensive group benefits and retirement plans (full details provided in formal offer letters).
Our Commitment to Inclusion Oxford’s mission is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate, and our people-first culture thrives when our team mirrors the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. From recruitment through retirement, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to an accessible, barrier-free hiring process. Across our global enterprise, belonging is championed through executive-sponsored Employee Resource Groups, our Purpose@Work committee, and dedicated employee recognition programs.
Use of AI in Hiring OMERS utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with specific stages of our recruitment workflow. While technology helps streamline our process, human evaluation and judgment remain at the core of all hiring decisions.
Cartel inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate / M&A / Corporate Governance
Experience: 5+ Years
The Opportunity
Are you a sophisticated transactional lawyer looking to align your career with your values? Our client, a distinguished downtown Toronto law firm , is seeking an experienced Corporate-Commercial Lawyer with a strong background in Commercial Real Estate .
This is not a traditional Bay Street role. You will handle high-caliber M&A, property acquisitions, and complex leasing while specifically supporting clients focused on social justice, equity, and community development. This is a rare opportunity to manage "Big Law" quality transactions for organizations making a measurable community impact.
Key Responsibilities
Transactional Leadership: Lead and manage Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) , asset/share purchase agreements, and strategic business reorganizations.
Commercial Real Estate: Handle the full lifecycle of property transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, development agreements, and commercial leasing .
Governance & Advisory: Act as a strategic advisor on corporate governance and regulatory compliance for a diverse roster of social enterprises, charities, and non-profits .
Contract Negotiation: Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements, partnership documentation, and complex commercial financing.
Client Relationship Management: Build long-term partnerships by providing practical, business-focused legal counsel tailored to the unique needs of mission-driven organizations.
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of post-call experience in corporate-commercial law and commercial real estate transactions .
Education: LL.B. or J.D. and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) .
Specialized Knowledge: Proven expertise in deal structuring, corporate reorganizations, and land-related transactions. Experience with non-profit law is a significant asset.
Skills: Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills with a strategic, problem-solving mindset.
Values: A genuine commitment to social equity and community-driven legal practice.
Why This Firm?
Purpose-Led Work: Support clients that are actively fostering sustainable community development.
Dynamic Hybrid Model: Work from a modern downtown office with meaningful remote flexibility.
Sophisticated Files: Handle complex corporate and real estate matters that have real-world social impact.
Collegial Environment: Join a forward-thinking, inclusive team that prioritizes collaboration over competition.
How to Apply
If you are ready to use your legal expertise for social good, please submit your CV in strict confidence to:
Ben Higham, JD, LL.M. Managing Partner | Cartel Inc. – Toronto's Trusted Legal Recruiters
Email: Ben@cartelinc.com
Office: First Canadian Place, Suite 2550, Toronto, ON
About Cartel Inc. For over 35 years, Cartel Inc. has been the leading authority in legal recruitment for Toronto’s most prestigious firms. We bridge the gap between top-tier talent and the city's most respected legal employers through a foundation of trust, confidentiality, and industry expertise.
Cartel. We're good at what we do.
Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate / M&A / Corporate Governance
Experience: 5+ Years
The Opportunity
Are you a sophisticated transactional lawyer looking to align your career with your values? Our client, a distinguished downtown Toronto law firm , is seeking an experienced Corporate-Commercial Lawyer with a strong background in Commercial Real Estate .
This is not a traditional Bay Street role. You will handle high-caliber M&A, property acquisitions, and complex leasing while specifically supporting clients focused on social justice, equity, and community development. This is a rare opportunity to manage "Big Law" quality transactions for organizations making a measurable community impact.
Key Responsibilities
Transactional Leadership: Lead and manage Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) , asset/share purchase agreements, and strategic business reorganizations.
Commercial Real Estate: Handle the full lifecycle of property transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, development agreements, and commercial leasing .
Governance & Advisory: Act as a strategic advisor on corporate governance and regulatory compliance for a diverse roster of social enterprises, charities, and non-profits .
Contract Negotiation: Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements, partnership documentation, and complex commercial financing.
Client Relationship Management: Build long-term partnerships by providing practical, business-focused legal counsel tailored to the unique needs of mission-driven organizations.
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of post-call experience in corporate-commercial law and commercial real estate transactions .
Education: LL.B. or J.D. and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) .
Specialized Knowledge: Proven expertise in deal structuring, corporate reorganizations, and land-related transactions. Experience with non-profit law is a significant asset.
Skills: Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills with a strategic, problem-solving mindset.
Values: A genuine commitment to social equity and community-driven legal practice.
Why This Firm?
Purpose-Led Work: Support clients that are actively fostering sustainable community development.
Dynamic Hybrid Model: Work from a modern downtown office with meaningful remote flexibility.
Sophisticated Files: Handle complex corporate and real estate matters that have real-world social impact.
Collegial Environment: Join a forward-thinking, inclusive team that prioritizes collaboration over competition.
How to Apply
If you are ready to use your legal expertise for social good, please submit your CV in strict confidence to:
Ben Higham, JD, LL.M. Managing Partner | Cartel Inc. – Toronto's Trusted Legal Recruiters
Email: Ben@cartelinc.com
Office: First Canadian Place, Suite 2550, Toronto, ON
About Cartel Inc. For over 35 years, Cartel Inc. has been the leading authority in legal recruitment for Toronto’s most prestigious firms. We bridge the gap between top-tier talent and the city's most respected legal employers through a foundation of trust, confidentiality, and industry expertise.
Cartel. We're good at what we do.