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Corporate Associate (Debt Finance) – Toronto

An Am Law 100 firm

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An Am Law 100 firm is seeking a mid-level corporate associate with a focus on debt financing to join its Toronto team.

The role sits within a broad corporate practice that advises clients on complex business transactions across commercial, financial, and industrial sectors, for both public and private enterprises. The successful candidate will work on a range of financing structures, including senior secured, mezzanine, acquisition, syndicated, construction, and real estate financing, advising Schedule I banks, institutional lenders, private credit funds, borrowers, developers, and private equity sponsors.

Collaboration is central to the team culture, and the firm encourages in-office work approximately 60% of the time in line with its published guidelines.

  • Canadian law degree (JD or LLB)
  • Licensed to practice in Ontario with 2–3 years of practice experience
  • Debt finance experience required; real estate security experience is an asset
  • Experience drafting and negotiating security agreements, guarantees, debentures, and other loan and security documents
  • Technology-forward approach to legal practice with daily proficiency in legal AI tools
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong professionalism, organization, and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and balance competing responsibilities
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in team settings

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