Innovative Driven is currently seeking an Associate Attorney to join the growing, dynamic team at a new boutique firm based in Calgary, Alberta This is the perfect opportunity for an entrepreneurial, business-minded attorney to grow and develop in a vibrant and collegial environment
The firm prides itself on innovation, curiosity, and community. This diverse fabric of its identity assists the team in serving its clients with the utmost empathy and commitment to excellence
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of post-bar business law experience. The attorney will handle all aspects of business law including: financings, acquisition/sale transactions, corporate law, business contract drafting, tax planning, and business advisory services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Counsel clients on a variety of business law matters, including corporate governance, acquisitions and sales, financing transactions, reorganizations, tax planning, human resources, regulatory compliance, and business agreement drafting and advisory services.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex business agreements
- Advise clients on tax planning strategies
- Assist clients in business-formation, structuring, and organizational matters, including entity selection, incorporation, and corporate restructuring.
- Support the growth and development of other practice areas with in the firm as it grows
REQUIREMENTS:
- Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the bar and in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
- 3+ years of post-JD/LLB experience in business/transactional/corporate law
- Proficiency in a second language is preferred
- The ability to bring existing clients with you is a huge plus and highly encouraged