Position Overview

We are currently seeking a junior patent agent to join our dynamic and fast paced practice in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have two to three years of experience as a technical consultant or agent at an intellectual property law firm or IP group in a law firm. The role is best suited to an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will frequently be required to manage competing priorities and to work under tight timelines. You must also be willing to learn and develop and have a strong sense of initiative and personal accountability. You must have excellent judgment, attention to detail, organizational skills, and superior communication skills. We also offer a hybrid working model and the option to work from home on average 2 to 3 days per week.

Skill & Experience

• At least two years’ experience as a patent agent or technical consultant, including exposure to some or all of the following:
  • drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications, and advising on validity, patentability, freedom-to-operate and infringement of intellectual property rights
  • research experience in one or more areas of botany, biotechnology, plant genetic engineering, cellular and molecular biology, stem cell technologies, cell and gene therapies
  • experience working directly with clients and counselling them on strategies for building and aligning their patent portfolios with business objectives and developing strong in-house processes to stimulate and capture innovation
• Perform IP due diligence with respect to third party licensing and acquisition projects
• Understands the “bigger picture” and analyzes problems thoroughly
• Evaluate and improve the department’s systems and procedures
• Strong written, oral and communication skills
• Applies business, biology and science skills to provide practical solutions to client’s issuesMust be a registered Patent Agent  

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should forward their resume in confidence to Kimberly Sheldrake-Head, Director, Professional Resources at ksheldrake@torys.com.

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 immediate accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact Kim Sheldrake-Head.

Position Overview

We are seeking a mid-level private equity/M&A associate to join our dynamic and busy corporate group in New York. For more information on our Private Equity practice, please click here.

Skills & Experience

An ideal candidate will have:

• significant private equity/M&A deal experience, including: advising private equity/institutional clients and their portfolio companies on buyout transactions, co-investment, joint venture and co-sponsor transactions and add-on acquisitions;
• the ability to run transactions with limited supervision;
• excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to collaborate;
• a superior client service orientation and a strong work ethic;
• approximately 4 years of relevant US‐law transactional experience in a law firm setting;
• the ability to work well both independently and in a team-oriented environment; and
• good judgment.

You must be a member in good standing of the New York bar (or willingness to be admitted).

Applications

Interested candidates should forward their resume, list of representative transactions and transcript by email to Dana Schuessler at dschuessler@torys.com.

Compensation

The Firm pays market salaries to our attorneys. As such, below is the current associate base salary scale:

• 1st year: $225,000
• 2nd year: $235,000
• 3rd year: $260,000
• 4th year: $310,000
• 5th year: $365,000
• 6th year: $390,000
• 7th year: $420,000
• 8th year+: $435,000

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a senior real estate associate to join our dynamic and fast-paced practice in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience working in a real estate group at a full-service Canadian law firm or real estate boutique. They will be required to manage competing priorities and to work under tight timelines. They must also be willing to learn and develop, and have a strong sense of initiative and personal accountability. They must have excellent judgment, attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication skills.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate should have:

• 5-7 years of experience at a major Canadian law firm or real estate boutique with a focus on a variety of commercial real estate transactions;
• experience with real property acquisitions and dispositions, development, joint ventures and secured financing matters;
• experience advising on the real estate aspects of private and public M&A transactions, public debt and equity financings, renewable energy projects and project financings;
• construction experience would be an asset;
• strong analytical, communication and drafting skills;
• a superior client service orientation and a strong work ethic; and
• the ability to work well both independently and in a team-oriented environment.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should forward their resume and academic transcripts in confidence to Claire Chapman, Acting Director, Legal Recruitment and Student Development at cchapman@torys.com. 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 Claire Chapman, Acting Director, Legal Recruitment and Student Development.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a mid-level associate to join our highly-ranked private equity fund formation and fund investment practice group based out of our thriving Toronto office. This group advises both fund sponsors and institutional investors in structuring, negotiating and investing in private equity, venture capital and infrastructure funds and co-investment transactions. It also advises fund sponsors on fund formation spanning a range of private market areas, including buy-out, infrastructure and secondary funds as well as formation of segregated accounts and sole mandates.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of practice experience working on private equity fund formations and/or investments in private equity funds at a major Canadian or international law firm. We are also willing to consider candidates who have a strong background in transactional corporate and M&A work and have a desire and willingness to learn private equity fund formation and fund investment. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience working collaboratively with practice specialists in a large firm environment and should be comfortable servicing clients across a wide range of industries.

A positive attitude, team orientation and demonstrated work ethic are essential to succeeding this role, as is an ability to manage multiple work streams in a fast-paced environment. All qualified applicants will be members in good standing with (or willingness to be admitted to) the Law Society of Ontario.

Applications

Interested candidates should forward their resume in confidence to Claire Chapman at cchapman@torys.com.

At Torys, we are committed to diversity in the recruitment, retention and advancement of our people. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, experience 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 immediate accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact Claire Chapman, Acting Director, Legal Recruitment & Student Development.

Vue d’ensemble du poste

Nous sommes actuellement à la recherche de candidatures pour pourvoir à un poste de sociétaire de niveau intermédiaire ayant de l’expérience en droit du travail pour se joindre à notre groupe Retraite et emploi, avec un objectif annuel flexible en matière d’heures facturables. Le groupe de pratique Retraite et emploi de Torys possède une vaste expertise dans les domaines de la retraite, de la rémunération des cadres supérieurs, des avantages sociaux et des dossiers liés à l’emploi au Canada et aux États-Unis.

Nos clients proviennent de tous les secteurs industriels et comprennent des entreprises publiques et privées, des investisseurs, de grandes institutions financières, notamment des banques étrangères et nationales, des compagnies d’assurance, des sociétés de fiducie, des fonds d’investissement et des particuliers.

Profil recherché

La personne retenue pour ce poste devra posséder l’expérience et les compétences suivantes :

• D’excellents résultats scolaires et universitaires;
• De 3 à 6 ans d’expérience en matière de conseil aux clients dans tous les domaines du droit du travail et de l’emploi, y compris dans le cadre d’opérations commerciales et organisationnelles;
• Une capacité avérée à conseiller des clients issus de divers secteurs sur tous les aspects du droit du travail, notamment le recrutement, les pratiques d’embauche, les droits de la personne, les affaires disciplinaires, les licenciements, les différends en matière de rémunération et les clauses restrictives. Il s’agit notamment de fournir des conseils sur l’interprétation et l’application de la législation en matière d’emploi et de travail sur le lieu de travail, ainsi que d’aider à la rédaction et à la mise en œuvre de la documentation et des pratiques connexes;
• Une expérience en services-conseils sur des stratégies de résolution de conflits pouvant mener à des litiges, un atout précieux, mais non obligatoire;
• Un bon jugement et une approche pratique de la résolution des problèmes juridiques;
• Une capacité à gérer simultanément plusieurs dossiers et responsabilités;
• De solides compétences interpersonnelles et un esprit de collaboration;
• Une capacité à travailler de manière autonome et en équipe pour établir les priorités et respecter les délais dans un environnement dynamique;
• Une aptitude à communiquer de manière claire et efficace, notamment pour expliquer des concepts juridiques complexes dans un langage simple;
• La volonté de fournir des conseils pratiques qui favorisent l’innovation commerciale; et
• Une approche axée sur le client et une solide éthique professionnelle.

Les personnes qui postulent doivent être membres en règle du Barreau du Québec. Être membre de l’Association du Barreau de l’Ontario est considéré comme un atout.

Dépôt de candidature

Nous invitons les personnes intéressées à envoyer leur CV et leurs relevés de notes à Valérie Giroux à l’adresse vgiroux@torys.com.

Nous favorisons un milieu de travail inclusif et accessible, et nous nous engageons à offrir notre soutien aux candidats et aux membres du cabinet en situation de handicap. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation à toute étape du processus de recrutement, veuillez communiquer avec Valérie Giroux, directrice générale - Ressources professionnelles et administration (Montréal).