Resource Lawyer, Athennian (12-Month Contract)

About the job

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Corporate Services, the Resource Lawyer, Athennian will focus on a range of matters as part of a team dedicated to using cutting edge technology and streamlined processes to transform the way we deliver legal services.

Major Responsibilities:

• Work with leading professionals at the firm to support our transition to a new legal entity management software
• Review entity records and conduct due diligence reviews and cap table reconciliations for share transactions
• Using leading legal entity management software, ensure our records accurately reflect share transactions (in particular, complex share transactions) and prepare any related documents
• Proactively seek opportunities to leverage existing and future legal technologies on corporate transactions
• Contribute to the continued design and improvement of our enhanced service delivery model for corporate transactions
  
  

Position Requirements:

Do you have what we’re looking for?

• Be called to the Ontario Bar (new calls are welcome to apply)
• Knowledge and experience in corporate law
• Be proficient using technology and adaptable to change
  
  

For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

No agencies or phone calls/emails please.