Corporate / Commercial Solicitor (5-10 Years Call) at gpac — NeverHard

Location: Calgary, AB Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent Work Arrangement: Hybrid Opportunity A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate / Commercial Solicitor to join its Calgary office. This opportunity is ideal for an entrepreneurial lawyer with a partial portable book of business who is looking to grow their practice on a collaborative national platform. The firm combines the resources and capabilities of a full-service national practice with the accessibility, flexibility, and collegial culture of a close-knit office. Existing work is available across several key practice areas, making this an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who can complement that workflow with an established client base while continuing to build their practice. Practice Focus The successful candidate will advise clients on a broad range of solicitor-side matters, including: Corporate and commercial transactions Banking and finance Commercial real estate Mergers and acquisitions Franchise law Tax-related transactions and corporate reorganizations General business advisory services Key Responsibilities Manage and grow an existing portfolio of corporate and commercial clients Advise private businesses, lenders, investors, developers, and entrepreneurs Draft and negotiate commercial agreements and transactional documents Lead financing, acquisition, reorganization, and commercial real estate transactions Build and strengthen long-term client relationships Collaborate with lawyers across the firm's national platform to deliver comprehensive legal solutions Participate in business development and community engagement initiatives Qualifications 5-10+ years of solicitor-side experience Strong background in corporate and commercial law Experience in banking and finance, commercial real estate, mergers and acquisitions, franchising, and/or tax-related matters Partial portable book of business preferred Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions Strong client relationship and business development skills Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication abilities Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta Compensation The firm offers flexible compensation structures designed to support experienced lawyers at different stages of practice, including Associate, Of Counsel, Non-Equity Partner, and Equity Partner arrangements. Compensation combines production- and origination-based incentives with flexible draw or base salary options, depending on the role. The structure is designed to reward business development, client service, and long-term practice growth. Details will be discussed confidentially with qualified candidates. Why This Opportunity Highly regarded national platform with an established Alberta presence Collegial, entrepreneurial office environment Existing workflow to complement and support your practice Cross-office referrals and collaboration with lawyers across Canada Hybrid work environment supporting flexibility and collaboration Strong administrative and operational support Multiple partnership pathways with long-term leadership opportunities 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr