Infotek Consulting Services Inc.
Job Title: Legal Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions
Location: 66 Wellington Street West, Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 2 days/week onsite)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Standard Business Hours
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel – Mergers & Acquisitions to join the M&A Legal team.
Reporting to the Managing Counsel, this role provides legal expertise to support the bank’s global M&A activities across all business segments.
This is a great opportunity to work on strategic corporate transactions, partner with the bank’s Corporate Development team, and engage with senior stakeholders in a highly respected legal function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and oversight for M&A activity across the bank’s business segments
- Identify, assess, and communicate legal risks; offer mitigation strategies
- Partner with external counsel and manage external legal spend
- Support matters related to public company requirements, governance, and disclosure
- Deliver timely and practical legal advice to senior leadership and business partners
- Collaborate with internal legal teams across geographies and specialties
- Anticipate legal and regulatory issues and contribute to enterprise-level strategy
Candidate Profile:
Required Qualifications:
- Law degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in Ontario
- Minimum 5 years of experience in M&A and corporate transactional law with a top-tier firm or large in-house legal team
Must-Have Skills:
- Extensive background in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures
- Strong written and verbal communication; adept at negotiation and stakeholder management
- Proven ability to work in high-pressure environments and deliver under tight timelines
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to build trust and influence at all levels
Nice to Have:
- Experience supporting a financial institution or regulated business
- Familiarity with global transaction structures and cross-border deal execution
