Corporate Law Clerk Cartel Inc.

1 day ago

Toronto, ON, Canada Cartel Agency Inc. Full-time $103,500 - $126,500 Contract

Corporate Law Clerk

Our Client, a well-respected industry leading law firm, is looking for a Corporate Law Clerk with a minimum of five years of experience to join its team, offering the chance to work alongside accomplished legal professionals on sophisticated corporate matters while being part of a workplace where people know and appreciate the value of a great clerk. With a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and a great workplace culture, this is the kind of opportunity that can offer you a place you can genuinely see yourself enjoying coming to work.

Salary: Up to $115K (Based on Experience)

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation relating to simple/complex incorporations, organizations, amendments, continuances to/from other jurisdictions, short and long form amalgamations, dissolutions under the governed by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), Canada Business Corporations Act, Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and the Corporations Act (Ontario)
  • Prepare simple and complex closing documents, namely resolutions approving share and asset sale transactions, officer certificates, directions and assist lawyers with post closing matters, as may be required
  • Prepare routine minute book documentation (i.e. annual meeting materials, changes in directors/officers/registered office, dividends, share provisions, etc.) and make necessary filings
  • Compose and file business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations as required by provincial legislation
  • Prepare and file extra-provincial and territorial registrations, amendments and annual returns on behalf of corporations, partnerships and limited partnerships as required by the various provinces and territories
  • Prepare and file annual returns, initial returns and notices as required by the Corporations Information Act (Ontario) and Canada Business Corporations Act
  • Review, analyze and summarize basic/complex minute books and corporate records and recommend a course of action to rectify any deficiencies and draft necessary remedial documentation
  • Obtain Certificates of Status/Compliance

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk
  • Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
  • Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
  • Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary
  • Thorough knowledge, understanding and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes
  • Microsoft 365 Suite of Applications, MinuteBox, CorpLink, eCore and Adobe Acrobat
  • Willingness to accept additional responsibilities as required
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Ability to problem solve and good judgment and decision making skills

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