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Associate Lawyer – Corporate

@ Aplin

Toronto, Ontario

Full-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Aplin is recruiting a mid-level Associate for its client's Banking & Corporate team in Ottawa, a leading international legal practice. The role covers banking, project finance, secured lending, mergers and acquisitions and corporate transactions. The posting states the role is open to remote or hybrid candidates.

Responsibilities:

  • Advise clients on banking, project finance and secured lending transactions
  • Manage mergers and acquisitions, private or public
  • Oversee securities and corporate/debt finance and general corporate matters

Requirements summary:

  • LL.B. or J.D. degree
  • 3 to 6 years of related experience in private practice or in-house
  • Exceptional client service and communication skills
  • Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated business acumen and commercial understanding
  • Bilingualism considered an asset

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Employer posting date
2026-10-22
First seen by our source
2026-10-22
Source record updated
2026-10-22

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentLegal & compliance
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationProfessional degree (MD, JD…) (required)
Fields of studyLaw

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Job description

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Our client, recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, is seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join its highly regarded Banking & Corporate team in Ottawa. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse and complex legal matters within a world-class, collegial team environment.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international legal practice with over 4,000 lawyers operating across 50 offices worldwide. The firm provides a full suite of business law services to some of the world’s top financial institutions and corporations.

About the Opportunity

Our client’s Banking & Corporate team in Ottawa is well-known for its extensive expertise in regional, national, and international banking, finance, and corporate transactions across various industries. The team provides strategic, business-focused legal advice on complex banking, finance, and corporate matters, including project finance, acquisition finance, secured lending, mergers and acquisitions, private placements, and venture capital transactions. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team and a rewarding professional environment.

**Open to remote or hybrid candidates**

Benefits & Perks

The compensation package includes a competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on banking, project finance, and secured lending transactions
  • Manage mergers and acquisitions (private or public)
  • Oversee securities and corporate/debt finance, and general corporate/commercial matters

Qualifications

  • An LL.B. or J.D. degree
  • 3–6 years of related experience in private practice or an in-house legal environment
  • Exceptional client service, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated business acumen and commercial understanding
  • Confidence to take initiative and approach challenges proactively
  • Strong personal and professional integrity, coupled with a hardworking and passionate approach
  • Bilingualism is considered an asset but not required

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

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