Practice Counsel (Capital Markets And M&A)
Practice Counsel (Capital Markets And M&A)
Torys LLP is a highly respected international business law firm with offices in Toronto, New York, Calgary, Montréal and Halifax. We focus on maintaining long-term relationships with Canadian and international clients who demand the best advice and service from their outside counsel. Dedication to professional excellence and outstanding client service is Torys’ hallmark. Of equal importance is our commitment to maintaining a collegial working environment, one that brings together individuals with diverse backgrounds, personalities and styles in an atmosphere of friendship and team spirit.
As a Torys employee, you will enjoy both an exciting, fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial and team-based culture. We do this by providing stimulating work and learning and development opportunities, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Position Overview
Torys LLP is seeking a Practice Counsel to be part of our Knowledge and Innovation team and work directly with our capital markets and M&A practice groups. The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer.
Key Accountabilities
- Stay on top of proposed rule changes, recent developments and trends in capital markets and M&A, and provide timely updates to practitioners.
- Develop and manage our capital markets and M&A internal resources.
- Create legal content for our internal practice pages and external website.
- Author publications to clients.
- Teach in our corporate CLE program.
- Respond to daily questions from our practitioners.
- Support client and business development initiatives
Attributes & Experience
- An LLB or JD degree with an excellent academic record from a reputable law school. Must be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- Membership in the New York State Bar Association would be an asset.
- 6 years of transactional practice experience in a major Canadian business law firm and/or a relevant in-house legal role and/or relevant work experience with a regulator (stock exchange or securities commission).
- Excellent client service orientation combined with the ability to manage multiple critical client needs.
- Strong drafting and substantive technical legal skills.
- A high level of comfort with legal technology and willing to develop new technology proficiencies.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Excellent public speaking skills and an ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) to a broad range of audiences, including senior management, partners, and clients.
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and consultation skills.
- Proven ability to establish and build trust-based working relationships with stakeholders and team members at all levels.
- A pro-active and enthusiastic attitude.
- Excellent project management skills and a demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage complex projects.
- An ability to train/guide users in their use of evolving information sources.
- Evidence of a collaborative and inclusive working style.
- A desire to develop an understanding of the firm and its knowledge sharing needs.
How to Apply:
Please address your resume and cover letter, stating your salary expectations to Firm Admin Recruiting (firmadminrecruiting@torys.com).
We thank all applicants for their interest in Torys LLP; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
At Torys we are committed to diversity in the recruitment, retention and advancement of our people. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives enhances the quality of our work and enriches our lives. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact
Jenny Tavares, Director, Human Resources.
No agencies or recruiters please.