Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Firm: Confidential (Represented by Yorktown Search Partners)
Department: Transaction Advisory Services
Reports To: Managing Partner

About the Opportunity

Yorktown Search Partners is conducting a confidential search on behalf of our client, a prestigious boutique professional services firm with a strong focus on legal and advisory services. Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Lawyer to join their Transaction Advisory Services team. This role combines business development with the execution of transaction-related legal services, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), due diligence, and contract negotiation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of generating new business and delivering high-quality legal advisory services.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development:

• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential clients to generate new business opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to expand the firm's legal advisory services.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking functions.

Legal Advisory Services:

• Lead and manage buy-side and sell-side M&A engagements, including legal due diligence and contract negotiation.
• Provide clients with strategic legal advice on transaction structures, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients.

Client Relationship Management:

• Serve as the primary legal point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Maintain long-term relationships with clients, providing ongoing legal support and identifying opportunities for additional services.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Ontario.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in legal practice, with a focus on transaction advisory services.
• Demonstrated ability to generate new business and build client relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and contract drafting.
• A verifiable and portable book of business is required.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Access to a diverse client base across various industries.

Yorktown Search Partners ensures strict confidentiality throughout the recruitment process. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes and a brief cover letter highlighting their portable book of business and relevant experience.