Join our dynamic team at one of Canada’s top 10 Corporate Law Boutique Firms! If you are a qualified lawyer with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a broad commercial practice and are enthusiastic about actively engaging in Canada’s innovative start-up community, we'd love to hear from you.
Why work with LaBarge Weinstein:
LaBarge Weinstein, established in 1997, is a leading business law firm with a focus on knowledge-based and technology companies. Operating from Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver, our practice areas encompass corporate finance, tax planning, and mergers and acquisitions. With a proven track record, we are among Canada's most active firms in technology-related transactions nationwide. Committed to client-centricity, we view our clients as partners, delivering prompt, creative, and effective advice.
At LaBarge Weinstein, associates gain diverse hands-on experience and opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment. We offer a competitive compensation package, flexible working hours, unlimited vacation, and career development support.
Job Description:
The technology and commercial team at LaBarge Weinstein play an important role in the firm. In this position, you will work as part of our team primarily focused on advising on technology contracting and the commercialization of intellectual property law and technology products, including the drafting and negotiation of a wide variety of standard agreements including but not limited to: software license agreements (distributed and SaaS model); distribution agreements; in-bound and out-bound intellectual property licenses. You will also be expected to provide clients with legal support for online and social media businesses, including the provision of advice in respect to privacy and other compliance-related matters. You will also be involved in the firm’s active mergers and acquisitions practice by providing technology and intellectual property support for M&A transactions, including the conduct of due diligence and review of representations and warranties in respect to technology and intellectual property matters and the drafting and review of ancillary IP agreements on such deals.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of four (4+) years of experience working as a commercial or technology solicitor in a law firm or in-house.
- Exceptional client service skills.
- Proficiency in addressing a broad spectrum of legal matters.
- Ability to write and communicate complex concepts in a simple manner.
- Solutions-oriented mindset, with a focus on assisting clients to achieve their business goals.
- Strong ability to support, collaborate with, and negotiate on behalf of, business clients.
- Strong organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
- LL. B/JD or equivalent (and an active membership at the Law Society of the province in which you are located.
- Registered trademark agent status is welcome but not mandatory.
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How to Apply:
If you're prepared to embark on the next phase and become part of our dynamic and vibrant practice, kindly send your cover letter and resume to Keri McDonald via email at careers@lwlaw.com. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will receive further communication.
Note: The preferred location for this posting is Ottawa, but applications for Vancouver and Toronto are welcome.
At LaBarge Weinstein LLP we understand the importance of inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity and we are building an environment where our employees feel included and heard. We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply and are proud to offer equal employment opportunities.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.