Legal Counsel (Corporate)

Job Description

Legal Counsel (Corporate)

About the Company

Westbridge Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in acquiring and growing mid-market or mature operating businesses in various jurisdictions including Canada and the Unites States. Westbridge invests in companies across industries, such as manufacturing, distribution, services, and technology. Westbridge Capital promotes a collaborative work environment with a team of experienced professionals in the areas of finance, M&A, legal, securities, BD, HR, and IT. As our company continues to experience significant growth, we are adding new team members who can drive and promote the objectives of Westbridge Capital and its expansion into new markets.

Overview of Role

Westbridge Capital is hiring a Legal Counsel to join its legal team. The role focuses on M&A and strategic transactions, along with a range of general corporate, governance, financing, and compliance matters across the business. The successful candidate will be involved in all stages of the M&A process, including acquisition planning, due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documentation, supporting financing arrangements, and assisting with post-closing integration. The work is primarily transactional and fast-paced, offering meaningful responsibility, mentorship, and opportunities to develop both legal and commercial expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Support domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, including NDAs, transaction structuring, legal due diligence, definitive agreements, closings, and post-close integration
• Draft, review, and assist in negotiating acquisition, transactional, and commercial agreements
• Advise on corporate governance and compliance matters, including board governance, maintenance of corporate records, internal policies, and controls
• Support private financing transactions, including equity investments, credit facilities, and related financing arrangements
• Assist with securities law and disclosure matters (as applicable) in connection with corporate and transactional activities
• Identify and support in managing legal and regulatory risks, and work closely with management on acquisitions, integration, and other strategic initiatives

Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years of corporate law experience, ideally gained at a leading law firm or comparable environment
• Solid grounding in M&A and general corporate transactional work, including drafting agreements and supporting deal execution
• Comfortable taking ownership of discrete workstreams in a fast paced, deal driven environment
• Strong legal judgment, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Clear and practical communicator with a commercial mindset

Requirements

• Law degree (J.D., LL.B., or equivalent) from an accredited law school
• Called to the Alberta Bar and in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
• Approximately 3+ years of relevant experience in corporate law, including exposure to M&A, financing transactions, or securities related matters
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills

Westbridge Capital offers a competitive total compensation package, a dynamic work environment, company sponsored social events, and more! We embrace the unique skills of every team member, provide opportunities for growth and development, and align our employees’ success with Westbridge’s success. Learn more about Westbridge Capital.