Law Clerk

3 days ago

Ottawa, 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.

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.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

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

**PROFILE**

Based in the Ottawa office, we are seeking a Senior Law Clerk for our Business Law Department to join our Corporate Services team.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Independently drafts a variety of documentation, including articles of incorporation and amendments, articles of amalgamation, tax driven reorganizations, dissolutions, minute book reviews and rectifications, share and asset purchase agreements and related agreements and documents, and correspondence to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file, in accordance with legislation and/or governing regulations.
- Evaluates the file to review facts, determine appropriate processes and plans the steps necessary for the conduct of the file, ensuring critical deadlines are identified and met.
- Often acts as the front line liaison with the client for corporate matters connected with their file.
- Undertakes to train and mentor junior associates, law clerks and students within the Corporate Department.
- Ability to work well in a team environment, employing good communication and social skills.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- A minimum of 10 years legal experience as a Law Clerk/Paralegal in the Province of Ontario
- Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Aptitude to coach and mentor junior associates, law clerks and students
- Ability to provide guidance and direction to professionals, law clerks and legal administrative assistants
- Knowledgeable about current relevant legislation and government regulations
- In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
- Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy
- Ability to produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines
- Able to prioritize and to redefine priorities when necessary
- Experience with Athennian or similar corporate database such as EnAct, GlobalAct or ALF is an asset.

Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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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