Law Clerk

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada George Weston Limited Full time

Location:
22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2S7

The decision to join a company is a big one. We have opportunities for hard working, energetic and reliable people just like you.

**Job Description**:

- Law Clerk

The decision to join a company is a big one. We have opportunities for hard working, energetic and reliable people just like you.

George Weston Limited (“GWL”) is a Canadian public company, founded in 1882. GWL’s portfolio of companies includes Loblaw Companies Limited and Shoppers Drug Mart, representing Canada’s largest food and drug retail businesses, and Choice Properties REIT which is Canada’s preeminent diversified Real Estate Investment Trust. Choice Properties REIT owns over 700 high quality commercial and residential properties across Canada, and with over 2,400 stores, Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart retail operations reach most Canadians, serving their everyday food, health, and wellness needs. Through this group of companies, GWL owns and operates several iconic Canadian brands including Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart, President’s Choice, No Name, Life, Joe Fresh, Quo, PC Financial and T&T Supermarket.

As a team of nearly 100 legal professionals across the country, the Weston Legal Group comprises colleagues at George Weston, Loblaw and Choice Properties, and offers challenging work, meaningful development opportunities, and actively supports career progression within the broader legal department and other areas of our businesses.

At the Weston group of companies, our core values and culture guide our decision making. These core values best come to life when people are authentic, build trust and make connections. We approach every day with personal accountability and commitment, and we act with integrity, respect and openness. We lead together through innovation and superior performance.

We strive to make our workplace a welcoming and inclusive place for people of all orientations, genders, ethnicities and ages, because we believe that respecting each other is central to making the Weston group of companies a great place to work.

Role:
Reporting to the Director, Corporate Secretariat of George Weston, the Law Clerk will be part of a high-energy team that is responsible for various corporate secretarial matters and that assists with corporate transactions, securities law compliance and continuous disclosure requirements. The Law Clerk will work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including senior executives and the board of directors. The Law Clerk will also assist with entity management services for numerous domestic and international legal entities.

**Responsibilities**:

- Organize board, committee and shareholder meetings, as well as assist with the preparation of required materials, including uploading material to the board portal.
- Oversee logistics and facilitate Board meetings, including audio visual requirements, conference calls, hotel/travel arrangements, and catering.
- Attend to SEDAR, SEDI, TSX and corporate filings.
- Maintain corporate records and manage shareholder administration.
- Assist with transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures and financing matters.
- Assist with the preparation of continuous disclosure documents, such as the Annual Information Form and the Management Proxy Circular.
- Ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements.
- Provide input on and assist with corporate governance matters.
- Be involved in a variety of special projects.

Qualifications:

- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Corporate Law Clerk within a law firm, financial institution or publicly traded company.
- Member in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario, or equivalent
- College Law Clerk Diploma or Paralegal License.
- Previous experience in the corporate secretariat department of a publicly traded company is an asset.
- Experience with Global Entity Management System (GEMS), Diligent Boardbooks, and other corporate systems is an asset.
- Knowledge and understanding of applicable statutes (for example, CBCA, OBCA, and partnership and business name registration statutes).
- Understanding of relevant securities and stock exchange requirements is an asset.
- Positive attitude with superior verbal and written communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality are critical.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Unique opportunity to join a progressive and dynamic team with a proven industry leader.
- Ongoing opportunities for learning and career development within the Weston companies.
- Dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
- A competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Employee share ownership program and pension plan.
- Continuous learning through development reimbursement.
- Summer hours.
- Business-casual attire / Dress for your day.
- Strong culture of diversity and inclusivity.
- Commitment to community supp

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