Corporate Clerk

Be among the first 25 applicants. ABOUT GOWLING WLG At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other. We’re intentional about building a workplace that’s both high-performing and supportive, ensuring that everyone is empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential. Our culture is grounded in our shared values: Raise the Bar, Embrace Differences, and Thrive Together. These values shape how we collaborate, lead, and succeed – across teams, time zones, and career paths. Whether you’re pursuing a role in law or business services, explore what’s possible and make your mark with Gowling WLG. PROFILE Gowling WLG’s Calgary Office is currently seeking a Corporate Clerk for our Business Law Corporate Services group with eight to ten years of law clerk experience. The successful candidate will support a key national project with the digitization of our corporate services process. The corporate clerk will help with data integrity for the corporate records for various clients. This individual will have the exciting opportunity to work alongside a great team of corporate clerks and lawyers in a challenging professional services environment. We can be flexible with hours and days in the office. Overtime and work outside the standard hours will not be necessary. RESPONSIBILITIES Independently complete a minute book review of various entity types (corporation, not-for-profit, LLPs) in electronic format. Identify corporate data issues to ensure that the minute book and other corporate records are complete in the electronic database. Exercising discretion and judgement when reviewing and organizing documents and materials within iManage and Athennian. Ensuring the currency and integrity of the corporate materials saved in iManage, Closing Folders and Athennian. QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of eight to ten years legal experience as a Corporate Law Clerk/Paralegal in the Province of Alberta. Demonstrated initiative and capacity to work proactively and independently, as well as in a team environment, including training junior clerks and new team members. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to redefine priorities when necessary. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy. Ability to work efficiently and effectively with technology. Curiosity of corporate law and ability and willingness to continuously learn and develop new skills. Strong time management skills, ability to meet deadlines, proven effectiveness in delivering fast and accurate client service. Ability to communicate effectively with Firm members, verbally and in writing, in a professional and courteous manner. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, iManage and Nuance PDF or Adobe Acrobat. Experience with Athennian or similar corporate database, such as EnAct, GlobalEnact or Alf, is an asset. BENEFITS & PERKS 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance. Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one. 15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility. Parental leave top‑up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full‑time employment). Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match. Financial protection through short & long‑term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance. Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders. Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture. Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more. Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are in need of accommodation or support at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Other Industries: Law Practice #J-18808-Ljbffr