Position Overview

We are currently looking for a mid-level corporate associate to join our dynamic life sciences practice. Torys’ Life Sciences Practice is consistently ranked as a leading practice in both Canada and the U.S. and is completely integrated cross-border. We work with biopharma, medical device and health technology companies ranging from emerging and high growth start-ups to established corporates. We support these clients in all aspects of their formation, financing, ongoing regulatory compliance, acquisition strategy and execution, and use and commercial exploitation of their technology. This position will appeal to an excellent lawyer who enjoys collaborating with colleagues to solve complex legal problems. The ideal candidate will have at least 4-6 years of practice experience at a major Canadian or international law firm and will bring with them a positive attitude, a team orientation, and exceptional service ethos and a demonstrated work ethic. In return, this candidate will get extensive client exposure and responsibility and will be mentored by a team of industry-leading lawyers.

Skills & Experience

• The ideal candidate should have:
  • between 4 – 6 years’ corporate law experience at a major law firm
  • excellent academic credentials
  • strong background and/or passion for life sciences, entrepreneurship and emerging companies
  • high energy and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • love of learning and desire for accelerated professional development
  • strong interpersonal skills
  • the ability to provide creative solutions to clients’ issues
  • the ability and desire to work directly with a spectrum of clients (both emerging and established)
  • the ability to work well independently and as part of a team
  • excellent written and oral communication skills
  • superb drafting skills
  • the ability to balance competing client demands
• The candidate should have some experience with and/or exposure to some or all of the following:
  • drafting and negotiating documents for corporate structuring, venture capital, private equity and/or mergers and acquisition transactions
  • drafting and negotiating licensing and joint venture agreements
  • securities law transactions, including private placements, public offerings and/or other financings, as well as periodic disclosures
  • general corporate representation
• Applicants should be members in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should forward their resume in confidence to Georgia Brown, at [email protected]. We foster an inclusive and accessible environment and are committed to providing support to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require immediate accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact Georgia Brown, Director, Legal Recruitment & Student Development.

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 Georgia Brown, Director, Legal Recruitment and Student Development at [email protected]. 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 Georgia Brown, Director, Legal Recruitment and Student Development.

Position Overview

We are currently looking for a mid-level patent associate to join our dynamic Intellectual Property group. This position will appeal to an excellent lawyer-agent or agent who enjoys collaborating with colleagues to solve complex legal problems. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of post-call practice experience at a Canadian or international law firm or major in-house IP patent department, and will bring with them a positive attitude, a team orientation, an exceptional service ethos and a demonstrated work ethic. Excellent credentials are essential.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate should have:

• strong academic credentials in science (especially chemistry, cellular biology, molecular biology, genetics, molecular genetics or botany)
• a minimum of 3, with a preference for up to 5, years of post-call practice experience at a law firm or major in-house IP/patent department
• life sciences patent drafting (including ancillary agreements) and patent prosecution
• experience with and/or exposure to advising on some or all of: patentability, validity and infringement, freedom-to-operate analysis and searches
• experience with and/or exposure to PMPRB and Health Canada as pertaining to life sciences patent and health care companies
• high energy and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• love of learning and desire for accelerated professional development
• strong interpersonal skills
• ability to craft solutions creatively and efficiently
• ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• ability to balance competing client demands
• admission to the Ontario bar (or eligibility to be admitted to the Ontario bar)
• CPATA class 1 patent licensee (or class 2 licensee eligible to return to class 1 status)

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should forward their resume and academic transcripts in confidence to Georgia Brown at [email protected]. We foster an inclusive and accessible environment and are committed to providing support to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require immediate accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact Georgia Brown, 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 Georgie Brown at [email protected].

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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 Georgia Brown, Director, Legal Recruitment & Student Development.