City : Calgary

Category : Legal

Industry : Legal

Employer : Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Working at the largest firm in Canada has its benefits. BLG has acted for some of the country's largest companies on headline-making deals, and has argued precedent-setting cases before the Supreme Court of Canada.

Offering a breadth of diverse, high-profile clients and internationally-recognized cases, BLG attracts the country's best students and legal professionals.

RIGHT FROM THE START, with the strength of our team, and the BLG brand behind you, you will be able to make your mark on many high-profile cases.

The Calgary office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), a leading, innovative and client-focused law firm in Canada, is seeking a Senior Associate – Securities and Capital Markets. 5 – 7 Years of Experience BLG’s national Securities and Capital Markets Group is one of the most experienced corporate and securities law teams in Canada. The group provides advice on domestic and cross-border transactions, and regulatory compliance. Our clients include major Canadian and international corporations, entrepreneurial and growth-oriented businesses, some of Canada’s best-known investment banks, and other securities industry participants engaged in securities and capital markets activities in Canada. Key Responsibilities Our Calgary office is seeking one associate with 5 – 7 years of relevant experience to join our Securities and Capital Markets Group. This position offers the opportunity for a full practice that will focus on a range of securities and corporate matters, including mergers, acquisitions and dispositions of both private and public companies; financing transactions including public and private offerings of securities; and compliance with both corporate and securities regulatory requirements relating to stock exchange listings, corporate governance, continuous disclosure obligations and shareholders’ meetings. The candidates will have strong analytical, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate must be eligible to be called to the Alberta Bar with the Law Society of Alberta. BLG is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from diverse candidates. How to Apply We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any accommodations needed to support your participation in the recruitment processes. BLG is an integrated national law firm that provides a broad range of legal services, with more than 700 lawyers, intellectual property agents and other professionals working in five major Canadian cities. BLG is committed to helping our professionals reach the next level in their careers. Our comprehensive approach to professional development has received widespread recognition. Everyone at BLG is required to carry out the duties of their role while upholding the important principles of our respectful workplace policies, and treating everyone with respect, regardless of position. For BLG, valuing diversity and inclusion is key to a respectful workplace. * Please note that relatives of current BLG employees and Partners are not eligible for consideration.