Corporate Lawyer

KH/Dunkley Law Group is a Calgary-based law firm specializing in all aspects of Real Estate (Residential and Commercial), Corporate, and Wills & Estates law. We aim to provide superior legal services and protect our client’s interests in every transaction. We achieve this by offering personalized service and maintaining a high level of lawyer involvement in each file.

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Corporate Lawyer to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in corporate law, with experience in corporate matters such as:

• Asset and Share Sale/Purchase transactions;
• Commercial financing relating to business acquisitions and refinances;
• Corporations, including incorporations, minute books, general corporate maintenance;
• Limited Partnerships
• Drafting Sale/Purchase Agreements, Unanimous Shareholders Agreements, Limited Partnership Agreements, bylaws, resolutions and other corporate documents;
• Drafting and negotiating commercial leases;
• Corporate reorganizations including s.85/86 rollovers and amalgamations;

The ideal candidate will be able to complete the types of transactions listed above for our clients, and generally oversee the Firm’s corporate paralegals in ongoing corporate maintenance for our clients (annual returns, resolutions, etc.). In addition, we are very focused on maintaining a positive culture, so we are seeking someone who is friendly, collaborative and can work well in a team-based environment.

Qualifications

• A member in good standing of the Law Society of Alberta; eligible to practice as a lawyer in Alberta.
• 2+ years experience as a corporate lawyer, and particularly with the items listed above.
• Strong skills in legal drafting, negotiation, research, and writing.
• Excellent analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

Benefits of the Position:

• Opportunity for professional growth within a reputable law firm.
• Exposure to a broad range of corporate transactions and needs.
• Collaborative work environment with experienced legal professionals.
• Underground parking.
• Competitive benefits plan for you and your dependents.
• Competitive Salary.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person