Careers at KMB

KMB Law is a leading full-service business-first law firm with offices in Mississauga, Burlington and Toronto. We are a firm with rich history from 1979, led by a progressive partnership that is driven by a shared set of core values emphasizing both personal and professional respect for our lawyers and employees, community consciousness and delivering unparalleled value to our clients. We have a comprehensive offering of legal services including Corporate/Commercial, Real Estate and Land Development, Intellectual Property, Franchising, Wills & Estates, as well as Civil and Commercial Litigation, Labour and Employment Law, Family Law and Mediation.

KMB Law is seeking a Senior Securities Lawyer with a minimum of 6+ years of practice experience. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented and able to demonstrate strong communication skills. Lead a practice group.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop and enhance a strong Securities practice in conjunction with experienced professionals in a dynamic and challenging legal environment.

Position Overview:

The Senior Securities Lawyer will assist with the performing of a variety of substantive, complex and routine legal activities with a commitment to legal excellence.

This position may be located at any one of our three offices, with flexibility to visit the firms’ other locations and to work from home, position dependent. The hours of work are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., however the successful candidate may be required to work outside of normal business hours to meet business and client needs.

Responsibilities include, among others:

• Advise clients on a wide array of general securities and corporate finance and corporate law matters, including public company securities law compliance and corporate governance issues.
• Private equity and private fund formation, domestic and public securities matters as well as corporate finance.
• Private placement of securities, Mutual Fund Trusts (MFTs), Real Estate Investments Trusts (REITs), Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), securities filings related to securities work.
• Takeovers, business combinations, capital pool company transactions and stock exchange listings.
• Advises domestic and foreign venture capital and private equity sponsors on the formation, offering and administration of their funds.
• Provides advice with respect to corporate governance requirements, continuous disclosure obligations and stock exchange matters.
• Provide substantive and strategic advice for Ontario Securities Commission/SEDAR+ filings, regulatory inquiries and proceedings both domestic and multi-jurisdictional class actions and sensitive regulatory investigations.
• Assist with preparation and submission of Ontario Securities Commission/SEDAR+ filings, proxy provinces/territories and annual shareholder materials.
• Assist with management of clients’ legal disclosure obligations and clients’ day-to-day governance in compliance with the Ontario Securities Commission/SEDAR+ filing functions.
• Assist with compliance with all applicable Ontario Securities Commission/SEDAR+ filing laws and regulations, stock exchange rules, and related regulatory compliance activities.
• Maintain and share knowledge of particular areas of law relevant to business partners and area of practice.
• Exceptional business and legal acumen; ability to identify and diagnose legal problems and articulate creative and practical solutions and alternatives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, other firm attorneys, support employees, and outside professionals.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to function with a high degree of autonomy.

• Assist in preparing and administering financing transactions and contract and business enterprise matters.

•  Assist Partners in managing all aspects of implementation of Private Equity transactions.

• Participate in the education of articling and summer students and lawyers within the firm, responding to inquiries as necessary.

• Support other firm practice areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

The following would be an asset:

• Proven book of business and the entrepreneurial ability to develop the practice group.
• Knowledge of and experience with Canadian securities law and practice including working with the Ontario Securities Commission.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and weigh business and legal risks, lead strategically and advance innovative solutions.
• Strong negotiation and business acumen.  
• Self-motivated, hardworking and personable.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in legal drafting with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Able to adapt to changing situations.

Diversity and Inclusion

At KMB Law, we believe a diverse workplace is comprised of individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. KMB Law is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodation is available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and compensation expectations to hr@kmblaw.com and indicate "Senior Securities Lawyer" in the subject line of your email.

We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.