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Lawyer - Securities Law
@ Stewart McKelvey
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Stewart McKelvey is hiring a securities lawyer for its Halifax office, joining the Corporate team's Securities group. The role advises private companies, reporting issuers and investment dealers on capital markets, financings and securities compliance. Candidates must be in good standing with a Canadian Law Society and apply by November 6th.
Responsibilities:
- Advise on public and private financings and venture capital deals
- Handle take-over bids and normal course issuer bids
- Advise on continuous disclosure and insider reporting
- Support stock exchange listings and securities compliance
- Advise senior executives on strategic matters
Requirements summary:
- Extensive securities and capital markets experience
- Membership in good standing with a Canadian Law Society
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple client priorities within tight timelines
- Active participation in business and client development
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Stewart McKelvey
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Atlantic Canada's largest full-service law firm.
Full company description
Stewart McKelvey is a full-service, Canadian law firm with more than 250 lawyers across six offices in Atlantic Canada . For over 35 years, we have been a trusted partner to clients navigating opportunity and change – offering strategic legal advice, responsive service, and the strength of one of the country’s 20 largest firms. From local innovators and community organizations to global enterprises and government bodies, we help organizations navigate major transactions, regulatory change, and complex disputes with clarity, confidence, and experience. Our national reach and sector-spanning experience allow us to support clients wherever they work, with legal solutions grounded in a deep understanding of organizational realities, regulatory environments, and emerging risks. Our approach is service first – grounded in professionalism, shaped by client needs, and driven by results. We work collaboratively across offices and disciplines to provide tailored advice, responsive service, and legal strategies that meet the pace and demands of a changing world. Built on a foundation of innovation and adaptability, we continue to invest in the people, technology, and tools that allow us to deliver forward-thinking solutions in a changing world. Our lawyers are nationally recognized for their legal excellence and are active contributors to the profession and our communities. Shaped by experience, strengthened by our people, and driven by a clear purpose, we help clients move forward with confidence. Grounded in our Atlantic foundation and connected across the country, we are focused on delivering the insight and solutions clients need to succeed – wherever their work takes them.
- LinkedIn followers
- 7,862
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 617
- Reported office locations
- 600-1741 Lower Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 0J2, CA
- 65 Grafton Street, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 1K8, CA
- 100 New Gower Street, Suite 1000, St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 6K3, CA
- 44 Chipman Hill, Suite 1000, Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 2A9, CA
- 644 Main Street, Suite 601, Moncton, New Brunswick E1C 1E2, CA
- 501-140 Carleton Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5B4, CA
- Business categories
- Legal
- Other recorded names
- Stewart McKelvey
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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Stewart McKelvey is a full-service, Canadian law firm with more than 250 lawyers across six offices in Atlantic Canada . For over 35 years, we have been a trusted partner to clients navigating opportunity and change – offering strategic legal advice, responsive service, and the strength of one of the country’s 20 largest firms. From local innovators and community organizations to global enterprises and government…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Law Practice |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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Stewart McKelvey - Lawyer - Securities Law
Become part of the Team!
Stewart McKelvey is a large, regional law firm servicing clients throughout Atlantic Canada and across the country. Our Corporate lawyers are consistently ranked among the top lawyers in Canada by numerous publications, and we act for some of the most influential companies, boards and families in Canada. We have an entrepreneurial culture where we strive for excellence in providing client service, which is why many of our Corporate lawyers become trusted advisors and strategic sounding boards to C-level executives across the region.
We are currently looking for a Lawyer to join the Corporate team in our Halifax office as a member of our Securities group.
We represent clients at all stages of development from innovative start-ups and early-stage growth companies to publicly-traded companies, operating provincially, nationally and internationally. Our Securities team advises private companies, reporting issuers, investment dealers and underwriters on all aspects of capital markets and corporate finance transactions, securities regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in connection with:
- public and private financings, including IPOs, primary and secondary public offerings and private placements of debt, equity and convertible securities;
- venture capital financings, including at the pre-seed / angel, seed, Series A and IPO / acquisition stages;
- stock exchange listing and inter-tier graduation applications;
- equity-based compensation plans;
- take-over bids, substantial issuer bids and normal course issuer bids;
- securities law approvals in M&A transactions;
- continuous disclosure obligations, insider reporting and corporate governance best practices; and
- stock exchange and securities regulatory compliance.
In addition, the ideal candidate has strong communication skills, is comfortable dealing directly with senior executives in strategic discussions and has the ability to manage multiple client priorities within tight timelines.
The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in business and client development, and positively contribute to the culture of the firm.
Candidates must be a member in good standing with a Canadian Law Society and should provide a resume and cover letter by no later than November 6th, detailing relevant practice experience.
All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.
Interested Candidates:
For security purposes, applicants are asked to submit their resume, cover letter and any other accompanying application documents in PDF format.
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