Corporate Law Clerk

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of legal and administrative duties while coordinating and assisting lawyers with assigned matters;

• Conducts complex corporate reviews and other related due diligence in connection with transactions; recommends and drafts rectification materials;

• Prepares corporate structure charts;

• Prepares and files articles and corporate documentation relating to simple and complex incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations and dissolutions and other complex corporate transactions, particularly under the OBCA and CBCA;

• Prepares necessary documentation related to mergers, acquisitions, financings, asset purchases, Section 85(1) rollovers under the Income Tax Act and reorganizations;

• Prepares routine minute book documentation (e.g. annual meeting materials, change/directors/officers/registered office address/ dividends/share provisions, etc.) and makes necessary filings;

• Contributes to the development of precedents;

• Drafts share Provisions;

• Prepares and files business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations required by various provincial legislation;

• Prepares and files Annual returns, forms 1 and 2 as required;

• Monitors and communicates with lawyers with respect to ongoing corporate filings and other requirements;

• Consults with lawyers and assists in identifying necessary or appropriate corporate documentation, searches and filing in connection with transactions and other corporate requirements;

• Provides general support to lawyers in coordinating large transactions, drafting simple to complex closing documentation, conducting on-line searches, ordering reports and other matters relating to transactions;

• Establishes and manages direct client relationships;

• Proactively identifies issues and recommends solutions;

• Ensures all physical and electronic filing is organized and updated on a regular basis;

• Maintains Database directories for computerized records and hard legal files;

• Assembles document report books and index hyperlinking;

• Other duties as needed.

Requirements:

• Completion of law clerk program recognized by the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario;

• A Member in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario;

• 5+ years of experience as a Law Clerk in a corporate/commercial law firm;

-In depth knowledge and understanding of the corporate statutes, including Business Corporations Act (Ontario), Canada Business Corporations Act, Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and the Corporations Act (Ontario); legal procedures, and protocols;

• Maintaining and updating job knowledge and technical skills by identifying and participating in education opportunities;

-Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and PowerPoint;

• Familiarity with CosmoLex, CorpLink, Cyberbahn, Adobe Acrobat, iManage, Ecore, Appera and DocuSign;

-Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal, interpersonal and time management skills;

• A positive attitude and professional image; and

Benefits and advantages:

• Awesome management,

• Seasoned Professionals,

• Friendly and comfortable working environment,

• Great benefits: Extended Health Care, Life Insurance, Vision Care, Disability Insurance,

• Free underground parking,

• Company events,

• TTC accessible office location (Dufferin St & Finch Ave West).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North York, ON M3J 2V5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Corporate Law Clerk: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person