Overview

Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel, Lending Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at ZSA Canada

Location:
Toronto or Ottawa | Hybrid Work Option

Step into a high-impact legal role with Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV)—the Government of Canada’s go-to financial advisory and investment arm. As Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel, Lending you’ll help shape Canada’s most complex and strategic financial initiatives, including major infrastructure, energy, airlines, technology/communications, and Indigenous economic reconciliation projects. You’ll be advising on headline-making deals—think multi-billion-dollar structured financings, M&A, and more—while working alongside a dynamic, mission-driven team and executive leadership.

What you’ll do:

Lead and support major lending transactions, investments, and divestitures

Advise on cutting-edge legal and commercial matters

Collaborate with top-tier professionals across government and private sectors

Influence projects that directly impact Canada’s economic future

What we’re looking for:

8+ years of transactional legal experience (lending/structured finance/M&A/ corporate/commercial)

Strong business judgment and a passion for solving complex legal challenges

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a bold and growing organization that’s redefining public-private investment,
send your CV to and be part of a team driving Canada’s most critical deals forward.

Title: Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel, Lending

Company: ZSA Canada

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Business Law, Financial Law, Lawyer)

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