The posting
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Contract Content Lawyer (Corporate and Private M&A) based in Canada.
This role offers an opportunity for an experienced lawyer to apply deep corporate and transactional expertise in a content-focused legal career. You will create and maintain practical, high-quality legal resources designed to support Canadian legal professionals in their day-to-day work. The position combines legal subject-matter expertise with research, writing, editing, and legal innovation. You will collaborate with experienced professionals and practitioners while helping shape the direction and quality of a digital legal resource. The role provides meaningful exposure to content strategy, product development, practitioner engagement, and emerging AI-powered legal workflows. You will have the opportunity to influence how complex legal concepts are translated into practical guidance that professionals can use with confidence. This is a flexible, home-based position suited to a highly organized lawyer who enjoys writing, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Accountabilities:
- Write, review, and edit a broad range of practical legal resources, including practice notes, checklists, flowcharts, precedents, and other materials supporting corporate and private M&A practice.
- Maintain the accuracy, currency, relevance, and practical value of all legal content, ensuring resources reflect current law, market practices, and professional needs.
- Monitor legal developments, industry trends, and emerging issues within corporate, securities, and M&A practice to identify opportunities for new or updated content.
- Evaluate the competitiveness and effectiveness of the content offering and provide recommendations that strengthen its relevance and overall direction.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with legal practitioners and law firms across Canada, including recruiting contributors and managing ongoing professional relationships.
- Contribute to broader content strategy by identifying priorities, recommending improvements, and helping shape the development of practical legal resources.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute content and product development initiatives, ensuring high-quality deliverables are completed within established timelines.
- Support commercial and marketing initiatives through product demonstrations, training sessions, presentations, and other activities that communicate the value of the legal content.
- J.D. or LL.B. degree and active membership in good standing with the bar of at least one Canadian province or territory.
- 3+ years of professional legal experience in Capital Markets, Securities, Public M&A, or closely related corporate transactional practice.
- Deep practical knowledge of Capital Markets, Securities, and Public M&A law, including a strong understanding of relevant workflows and legal processes.
- Established professional relationships and a strong network among Capital Markets, Securities, and/or Public M&A lawyers across Canada.
- Excellent legal writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, concisely, accurately, and practically.
- Experience drafting or editing client-facing materials, legal publications, law journal content, CLE presentations, practice resources, or other professional legal content.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging legal professionals and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and the ability to work effectively with digital content and productivity tools.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently while consistently meeting deadlines.
- Experience using AI and large language model tools in a professional workflow, including the ability to validate outputs, identify limitations, and improve AI-generated content.
- Fluency in French is considered an asset.
- Competitive base salary of $90,300–$140,300 CAD, depending on qualifications and other relevant factors.
- Eligibility for an annual incentive bonus.
- Flexible working hours that allow you to structure your day around periods when you are most productive.
- Fully home-based work environment with flexibility designed to support work-life balance.
- Access to wellbeing initiatives supporting long-term health, happiness, and professional sustainability.
- Shared parental leave to support employees and their families.
- Study assistance to encourage ongoing learning and professional development.
- Sabbatical opportunities that provide additional flexibility throughout your career.
- Opportunities to build an alternative legal career combining legal expertise, writing, content strategy, and emerging legal technology.
- The chance to contribute to innovative digital legal resources and work with professionals across the Canadian legal community.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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