Corporate Law Clerk/paralegal

4 months ago

Waterloo, Canada Gowling WLG Full time

**ABOUT GOWLING WLG**

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

When it comes to equity, diversity and inclusion, we not only accept it — we celebrate it, support it and thrive on it. To create an engaging and rewarding place to work, we seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

**PROFILE**

We are currently seeking a corporate law clerk to work within our Business Law Group of our Waterloo Region office.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Evaluate files to review case facts, determine appropriate processes and plans the steps necessary for the conduct of the file, ensuring critical deadlines are identified and met.
- Draft a variety of documentation, including resolutions, agreements and prescribed forms for various jurisdictions, in accordance with legislation and/or governing regulations.
- Assist the professional to ensure that each action on the file conforms to the requirements of the governing statutes, regulations and jurisdiction’s government department.
- Draft documents related to incorporation and organize both provincial and Federal corporations.
- Assist professional with corporate due diligences, corporate reorganizations, share or asset purchase transactions or tax reorganization.
- Initiates follow up actions where and when necessary.
- Prepares reports on an as-needed basis.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- A minimum of 3 years as a Corporate Law Clerk/Paralegal.
- In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
- Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Able to prioritize and redefine priorities when necessary.
- Handle stress in a business-like manner.
- Strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, highly organized and proactive.
- Capacity to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.

Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

Gowling WLG is proud to offer equal employment opportunities.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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