McLennan Ross is seeking a Corporate Commercial Lawyer to join our busy Yellowknife office.

Recognized as a leading firm in General Business Law for Northern Canada and the Arctic by Chambers Canada, McLennan Ross is praised for its “impressive Yellowknife offering,” supported by additional expertise in Edmonton and Calgary, and known for its commitment to the North.

About McLennan Ross: With over a century of trusted service, McLennan Ross is built on principles of dedication, authenticity, pragmatic solutions, and exceptional service. Based in Alberta and the Northwest Territories, our team includes the largest and most experienced management-side Labour & Employment practice in Alberta and the North, alongside some of the West’s premier Litigation and Corporate Commercial Law professionals.

For more information about our firm and Yellowknife office, visit: www.mross.com

Position Overview

Our Yellowknife Corporate Commercial Law group advises clients across multiple sectors, including municipal, mining, transportation, government, aboriginal, and not-for-profit, as well as individuals and small businesses in the NWT and Nunavut.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues in Yellowknife and our Alberta offices, taking on responsibilities as soon as you are ready. This role offers a faster track to increased responsibility than in larger markets, with tasks including:

• Advising private corporations, joint ventures, and partnerships on:
  • Incorporations
  • Amalgamations
  • Reorganizations
  • Sales of assets and shares
  • Financing
  • Winding-up proceedings
• Drafting shareholder and partnership agreements
• Facilitating purchases and sales of commercial and residential real estate
• Advising municipal councils
• Working with commercial landlords and tenants
• Providing security opinions

Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years of corporate/commercial practice or in-house experience
• Strong corporate/commercial law expertise
• Highly motivated and able to manage multiple priorities efficiently
• Confident working independently under time constraints
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in cross-cultural environments
• Strong ethics, integrity, and professionalism
• Clear and practical articulation of legal information to clients
• Proficient in legal research and computer literacy
• Willingness to travel and work in Northern Canadian communities
• Must be a member in good standing with a Canadian law society and eligible for admission to the Law Society of Northwest Territories and the Law Society of Nunavut

What McLennan Ross Offers

• A professional, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for growth, an engaging work atmosphere, and an active social/staff committee
• High-quality service and client commitment in a busy practice
• A challenging, progressive work environment with an excellent salary and benefits package, including a generous bonus plan

Career Package

Qualified candidates may submit their resume and cover letter highlighting their fit for the role to:

Sonya Robinson
Office Manager
McLennan Ross
301 Nunasi Building
5109 48 Street
Yellowknife, NWT X1A 1N5

E-mail: sonya.robinson@mross.com
Fax: 867.766.7678

Posted: September 9, 2024