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Securities Associate Lawyer in Toronto

Date Posted: Friday, February 20, 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Securities Associate – 2–5 Years Experience
Mid-Sized Toronto Firm

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Practice Area: Securities / Capital Markets

The Opportunity

A well-established, mid-sized Toronto law firm is seeking a Securities Associate (2–5 years of experience) to join its growing team. This firm is known for its strong reputation in the business law market and its collaborative, supportive, and client-focused culture.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced partners on a wide range of securities and capital markets matters while benefiting from strong mentorship and meaningful responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on public and private securities offerings and regulatory compliance

  • Assist with continuous disclosure obligations and securities filings

  • Support mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance transactions

  • Draft prospectuses, offering memoranda, and related documentation

  • Liaise with regulators, underwriters, and institutional clients

  • Provide strategic advice on corporate governance and disclosure matters

Practice Strengths

The firm has strong, established practices in:

  • Corporate/Commercial

  • Real Estate

  • Insolvency & Restructuring

  • Employment

  • Commercial Litigation

This multidisciplinary platform provides excellent exposure to complex, high-quality work.

Requirements

  • 2–5 years of securities and/or capital markets experience

  • Called to the Ontario Bar and in good standing

  • Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills

  • Ability to manage files independently while collaborating with team members

  • Client-focused and commercially minded approach

Compensation & Work Environment

  • Base salary range roughly: $150,000–$230,000, commensurate with experience

  • Bay Street–competitive compensation structure

  • Hybrid work model

  • Target of approximately 1,800 billable hours

  • Supportive, team-oriented culture with strong work quality

Why Join

  • High-quality securities and corporate work

  • Strong mentorship and professional development

  • Collaborative and stable firm environment

  • Long-term growth opportunities

Confidential inquiries and applications are welcome to be sent directly to cassie.ehmann@gogpac.com, or directly to this posting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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