Corporate lawyer

Join a highly respected business law practice where you will work on sophisticated corporate transactions, tax-driven reorganizations, and succession planning matters. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced corporate lawyer seeking challenging work, direct client engagement, and a genuine long-term career path within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

About Our Client
Our client is a highly regarded business law firm in the Greater Toronto Area with a strong reputation for advising privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, families, and business owners on complex corporate, tax, and succession planning matters. The firm serves a diverse client base ranging from startups and growing companies to established businesses with significant enterprise value.

Known for its practical, business-focused approach, the firm provides sophisticated legal solutions that integrate corporate strategy, tax planning, and long-term business objectives. Lawyers are entrusted with meaningful client relationships and are given exposure to a broad range of challenging and intellectually stimulating matters, including business acquisitions and sales, corporate reorganizations, estate freezes, succession planning, and tax-efficient structuring.

The firm offers a collaborative and collegial environment where mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth are prioritized. With an established workflow, a strong referral network, and a clear focus on succession planning, the firm provides an exceptional platform for lawyers seeking to build a successful long-term practice.

About The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an intermediate-to-senior Corporate / Tax Lawyer to join its established practice. The successful candidate will step into a busy practice with immediate access to high-quality files and a strong existing client base.

This role is ideal for a lawyer who enjoys working closely with business owners and private companies while handling sophisticated legal matters that combine corporate law, tax strategy, and practical business advice. While experience with tax reorganizations is highly desirable, the firm is open to candidates with strong corporate/commercial backgrounds who are interested in expanding their expertise in tax and restructuring work through mentorship and hands-on experience.

The firm offers a genuine pathway to partnership and future leadership opportunities for lawyers who demonstrate strong technical skills, client relationship management abilities, and a commitment to long-term growth.

About The Position
Reporting directly to the firm’s partners, the successful candidate will manage a broad range of corporate and commercial matters for privately held businesses and their owners.

Responsibilities include:

• Advising clients on corporate and commercial transactions.
• Structuring and completing share and asset purchase transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating letters of intent, share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor throughout transactions.
• Advising on corporate reorganizations, succession planning, and tax-efficient business structures.
• Collaborating with accountants and other professional advisors to implement planning strategies.
• Assisting with estate freezes, family trusts, management buyouts, and ownership transition planning.
• Independently managing files and successfully closing transactions.

The practice focuses exclusively on private company work and offers exposure to a wide variety of clients, from startups and owner-operated businesses to mature companies with significant enterprise value. Matters frequently involve business acquisitions and sales, corporate reorganizations, succession planning initiatives, and tax-efficient structuring strategies.

The Requirements

• 3-10+ years of corporate/commercial law experience.
• Ability to independently manage files and close transactions.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating share purchase agreements, letters of intent, and related corporate/commercial documentation.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
• Professional and collaborative approach when working with clients, accountants, and referral sources.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Desire to build a long-term practice and contribute to the growth of the firm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tax reorganizations and tax planning matters.
• Exposure to estate freezes, family trusts, and corporate restructuring transactions.
• Familiarity with tax rollovers and reorganization strategies.
• Experience advising owner-managed and privately held businesses.
• Interest in developing expertise in tax-driven corporate planning and succession matters.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary $130,000-$180,000+, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Strong benefits and vacation
• Meaningful partnership and leadership opportunities.
• Ongoing mentorship, professional development, and continuing legal education support.

At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.