Overview
Legal Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Infotek Consulting Services Inc.
Job Title:
Legal Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions
Location:
66 Wellington Street West, Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 2 days/week onsite)
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, Standard Business Hours
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel – Mergers & Acquisitions to join the M&A Legal team. Reporting to the Managing Counsel, this role provides legal expertise to support the bank’s global M&A activities across all business segments.
This is a great opportunity to work on strategic corporate transactions, partner with the bank’s Corporate Development team, and engage with senior stakeholders in a highly respected legal function.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice and oversight for M&A activity across the bank’s business segments
Identify, assess, and communicate legal risks; offer mitigation strategies
Partner with external counsel and manage external legal spend
Support matters related to public company requirements, governance, and disclosure
Deliver timely and practical legal advice to
senior leadership
and business partners
Collaborate with internal legal teams across geographies and specialties
Anticipate legal and regulatory issues and contribute to enterprise-level strategy
Candidate Profile:
Required Qualifications:
Law degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in Ontario Minimum 5 years of experience in M&A and corporate transactional law with a top-tier firm or large in-house legal team
Must-Have
Skills:
Extensive background in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures
Strong written and verbal
communication
; adept at negotiation and stakeholder management
Proven ability to work in high-pressure environments and deliver under tight timelines
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to build trust and influence at all levels
Nice to Have:
Experience supporting a financial institution or regulated business
Familiarity with global transaction structures and cross-border deal execution
Title: Legal Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions
Company: Infotek Consulting Services Inc.
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Business Law, Financial Law, Intellectual Property)
