Posted 5 months ago
Associate Lawyer (Peterborough)
@ Gauvreau & Associates
Peterborough, Ontario
Overview
Gauvreau & Associates is hiring a full-time Associate Lawyer for its Peterborough office. The role independently manages corporate, estates, wills and real estate files, from drafting and client advice through to closings. The posting states a salary range of $75,000 to $120,000 per year.
Pay:
$75,000–$120,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Manage corporate, estates, wills and real estate files
- Draft and review legal documents and agreements
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions
- Handle closings and real estate transaction files
Requirements summary:
- Licensed with the Law Society of Ontario in good standing
- Experience in corporate, estates, wills and/or real estate law
- Ability to manage files independently from intake to completion
- Experience with complex legal documents and tight timelines
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Gauvreau & Associates
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Helping business owners improve their financial performance, pay less tax, and realize financial success
Full company description
At Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory, entrepreneurship drives everything we do. Founded in 2008 as a one-person practice, we’ve grown into a cloud-based, multi-disciplinary firm with more than 200 professionals serving thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners across North America. We help transform great ideas into thriving enterprises by guiding business leaders through complexity with clarity, strategy, and confidence. Our integrated services—accounting, bookkeeping, tax planning, business valuations, fractional CFO support, legal solutions, estate planning, and advisory—equip clients with the financial insight and structure to grow with purpose. At every stage of business, our mission is to make entrepreneurship simpler, smarter, and more profitable. Whether optimizing cash flow, creating tax strategies that protect profits, or offering legal and advisory guidance, we help clients scale sustainably and strategically. What truly sets Gauvreau apart is our culture. We are all in. We own it. We choose opportunity. We are better together. These values shape how we serve our clients, support our community, and collaborate as a team. They drive our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation—so the entrepreneurs we serve can do the same. Through our Wealthy Entrepreneur program—offered to all ongoing accounting, bookkeeping, and CFO clients—we extend this partnership even further. With proven frameworks, accountability, and community, we empower business owners to master their finances, accelerate growth, and build businesses they love. At Gauvreau, we don’t just support growth—we accelerate it. Our mission is to move great ideas forward and empower visionary leaders to achieve their next chapter of success.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,896
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 85
- Reported office locations
- 150 King Street, Suite 100 West, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 3H3, CA
- Business categories
- Accounting
- Business Development
- Consulting
- Law Enforcement
- Professional Services
- Financial Services
- Other recorded names
- Gauvreau & Associates
- Gauvreau | Accounting Tax Law Advisory
- Specialties
- Accounting
- Corporate Tax
- Business Advisory
- Personal Tax
- Bookkeeping
- HST Filing
- WSIB
- Payroll Services
- Tax Planning
- Compliance Services
- QBO
- Succession Planning
- Estate Tax
- Trusts
- Business Law
- and Incorporating
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory, entrepreneurship drives everything we do. Founded in 2008 as a one-person practice, we’ve grown into a cloud-based, multi-disciplinary firm with more than 200 professionals serving thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners across North America. We help transform great ideas into thriving enterprises by guiding business leaders through complexity with clarity, strategy…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Accounting |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Peterborough, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | AccountingCorporate TaxBusiness AdvisoryPersonal TaxBookkeepingHST FilingWSIBPayroll ServicesTax PlanningCompliance Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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We are currently seeking an Associate Lawyer to join our Peterborough office.
Who We Are
At Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory, we're passionate about helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals. By bringing together professionals across accounting, tax, law, and advisory, we support business owners at every stage of their journey. This is a unique opportunity to join our small, collaborative legal service line, where you'll take on meaningful work, build trusted client relationships, and play an integral role in delivering exceptional service to clients, all while benefiting from the expertise and resources of a multidisciplinary practice.
Role (Overview of the Position)
The Associate Lawyer will independently manage a variety of corporate, estates, wills, and real estate files while delivering practical, high‑quality legal advice. This role focuses on drafting and reviewing key documents, guiding clients through transactions and planning matters, and ensuring files progress efficiently from start to finish. The Associate contributes to strong client relationships, supports firm growth, and upholds the highest professional and ethical standards.
Responsibilities (Tasks Associated with the Role)
- Provide legal advice and manage client files across corporate, estates, wills, and real estate matters.
- Draft and review legal documents, agreements, wills, estate materials, and real estate transaction documents.
- Conduct legal research and prepare clear legal opinions.
- Handle corporate transactions, due diligence, and closing documentation.
- Manage real estate files, including title review, requisitions, lender coordination, and closings.
- Maintain organized, compliant files and follow firm procedures.
- Contribute to business development and support team members as needed.
This job description is not all-inclusive and certain activities, duties or responsibilities may be required of the employee as needed.
Qualifications/Skills & Experience
- Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, with experience in corporate, estates, wills, and/or real estate law.
- Proven ability to independently manage files from intake to completion, including client communication, drafting, negotiations, and closings.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing complex legal documents, including corporate agreements, reorganizations, estate planning structures, and real estate transaction packages.
- Strong background in due diligence, title review, corporate searches, and closing coordination.
- Track record of delivering accurate, high‑quality legal work under tight timelines and competing priorities.
We have Five Core Values at Our Firm:
- All In(passion for what you do and a commitment to excellence)
- Own It(solutions oriented, owning outcomes)
- Choose Opportunity (willingness to innovate)
- Relentless Excellence (redefining expectations)
- Better Together(teamwork drives the best results)
Existing Vacancy: Internal and External
Compensation: This position offers a starting salary range of $75,000 to $120,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s education, relevant experience, and skills.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Applicants are advised that AI may be used to support aspects of the recruitment process, such as application screening or scheduling
Learn more about us here: https://gauvreaucpa.ca/join-us/ and in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuJBnoF5lpY
Do our core values resonate with you?
Does your skillset align with this role?
If so, we want to hear from you!
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