Corporate & Commercial Law Clerk

Corporate & Commercial Law Clerk - Full-time - Barrie, Ontario

HGR Graham Partners LLP is one of Simcoe County's largest, full-service law firms. At HGR Graham Partners, you will experience a friendly, cohesive environment that is fast paced and provides opportunities for growth and learning. We take pride in providing work-life balance, competitive compensation, and firm-paid benefit packages. Salary range is currently under review.

We are seeking an experienced Law Clerk for our Corporate and Commercial practice centrally located in Barrie. This is a full-time permanent position.

Law Clerks are vital team members and are responsible for providing legal administrative support to our lawyers. Legal support includes but is not limited to the day-to-day aspects of Corporate and Commercial law, inclusive of preparation of correspondence, agreements, contracts, and other legal documents with clients on behalf of the lawyer, as well as acting as the intermediary between the clients, third parties and lawyers.

You will have some expertise in all phases of the business life cycle:

Preparation of corporate documents including articles of incorporation (Provincial and Federal), articles of amalgamation, articles of amendment, articles of dissolution, articles of continuance, supporting documents, business name and partnership registrations
Preparation of corporate re-organization and rollover documents, including working agenda
Preparation of documentation relating to corporate transactions including asset sale, asset purchase, share sale and share purchase, including closing agenda
Preparation of documentation relating to not-for-profit corporations (Provincial and Federal) and drafting applications for charitable status
Conducting due diligence searches including NUANS searches
Preparation of annual resolutions and maintenance of minute books (both physical and virtual minute books)
Preparation of other general corporate documentation including changes of directors, officers, shareholders and updating Ministry records accordingly
Attending to administrative responsibilities including calendar management, task management, open/close files, report, and billing

Education:

Graduate of Law Clerk program.

Competencies:

Minimum of 3 - 5 years of hands-on experience
Exceptional organizational skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Acute attention to detail
Excellent grammatical and spelling skills
Proficiency with Word, Outlook, Excel, LEAP, Ecore, Teraview, Unity, Fast Company, Ontario Business Registry
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Ability to manage priorities and workflow
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals
Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, HGR Graham Partners uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions, please ensure your contact information is available in your application.

HGR Graham Partners is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HGR Graham Partners is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Tuition reimbursement

Education:
DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:
corporate commercial law clerk: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person