Senior Associate, Business Law

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KPMG Law LLP is a national law firm affiliated with the professional services firm of KPMG LLP, with offices in major markets across Canada. As an integrated, multidisciplinary firm, our lawyers work closely with accountants and other professionals on complex client engagements across a broad range of legal and tax-related practice areas.

KPMG Law combines decades of private practice experience with deep business law capabilities. The firm advises a diverse range of Canadian and international clients, from private enterprises to mid-market organizations, delivering practical, value-driven legal solutions that support their business objectives.

Our Business Law Group is growing, and we are seeking an Associate to join our Hamilton Ontario office. In this role, you will work alongside experienced practitioners advising clients on a broad range of business law matters, including corporate transactions, commercial agreements, corporate reorganizations, and general corporate advisory work. This opportunity offers exposure to a diverse client base and the chance to contribute to a well-established and growing practice.

• Advise clients on legal matters related to their day-to-day business operations
• Draft and negotiate shareholders' agreements, share and asset purchase agreements, commercial contracts, and other business law documents
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence activities for transactional matters and corporate reorganizations
• Research complex legal issues and prepare memoranda and legal opinions on a variety of business law matters
• Collaborate with legal and non-legal professionals across KPMG to develop integrated client solutions
• Manage multiple files while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and client service
• Contribute to client relationship management and business development initiatives
• Support the continued growth of the Business Law Group and broader KPMG Law practice

• 7 years of business law experience gained at a leading law firm
• J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited law school and must be, or be eligible to become prior to commencement of employment, a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Strong experience advising on business law matters, including corporate transactions, commercial agreements, corporate reorganizations, and general corporate advisory matters
• Excellent drafting, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight timelines
• Strong client service orientation and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams
• Superior academic credentials, sound professional judgment, and a commitment to the highest ethical standards and integrity

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