Senior Associate, Banking & Finance

Who Is Our Client?

Our client is one of Western Canada's premier business law firms. The firm has built a strong reputation in the banking and finance space and continues to play a leading role in advising financial institutions, private capital providers, and corporate borrowers on complex financing transactions across the region.

What Is Our Client Looking For?

Our client is looking for a Senior Associate to join its Banking & Finance practice in Calgary. This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer who enjoys working on sophisticated transactions, developing strong client relationships, and taking on a meaningful role within a highly respected practice.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Advise lenders, borrowers, private equity sponsors, and corporate clients on a broad range of financing transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related transaction documentation.
• Support acquisition financings, syndicated lending transactions, leveraged buyouts, and corporate credit facilities.
• Conduct legal due diligence and assist with transaction structuring and execution.
• Work directly with clients, financial institutions, and opposing counsel throughout all stages of a transaction.
• Provide strategic advice on secured lending, commercial finance, and debt restructuring matters.
• Manage transaction closings and coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure successful execution.
• Mentor junior associates and contribute to the continued growth of the practice group.
• Participate in business development initiatives and client relationship management activities.
• Stay current on legal and regulatory developments affecting banking and finance transactions.

Skills & Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
• 4 years of post-call experience practicing banking and finance law at a Canadian law firm.
• Strong experience advising on secured lending, acquisition financings, syndicated lending transactions, and corporate finance matters.
• Proven ability to manage sophisticated transactions with a high degree of autonomy.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and legal analysis skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and practical approach to problem solving.
• Experience working with financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and corporate borrowers.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and professional excellence.