Law Clerk

Who We Are:

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto's and Vancouver's financial districts. With over 250 lawyers, business advisors and patent agents, we serve clients across Canada and globally.

What We Believe In:

The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued, respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other, the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional, supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things: client service, your career and your life.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a Tax Law Clerk who will contribute to the overall excellent level of service provided to our sophisticated clients. The successful candidate should have strong knowledge of complex tax driven transactions and matters. The ideal candidate must possess excellent organizational skills along with the ability to multi-task and prioritize. This is a good position for someone who is detailed oriented, a self-starter who has excellent technical skills and has the ability to work independently.   

Responsibilities:

• Prepare corporate reorganization documents, including, agreements, resolutions and all other necessary documentation to implement sophisticated corporate reorganizations
• Assist with complex tax driven transactions including section 85 and section 97 rollover agreements, section 51 and section 86 exchange agreements, and the preparation of closing agendas in respect of transactions and all necessary documentation
• Assist with other general corporate matters, such as incorporation, amalgamation, amendments, continuance and dissolution of corporations under the Canada Business Corporations Act and the Ontario Business Corporations Act, all types of dividend resolutions, annual maintenance resolutions, share redemptions, share transfers, changes to directors and officers, general and limited partnership registrations, business name registrations and extra provincial registrations
• Prepare reporting letters and record books upon closing
• Process corporate documents utilizing eCore
• Update Minute Books and corporate database
• Assist with other general corporate matters
• Produce the highest quality of work
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Take initiative
• Confidential

Requirements: 

• Minimum of six years' experience gained as a Corporate or Tax Law Clerk
• Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
• Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
• Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
• Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary

 Skills: 

• Microsoft 365 suite of applications
• Knowledge of a corporate database and experience with MinuteBox and CorpLink considered an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to problem solve
• Collaborates effectively with teammates
• Good judgment and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Detailed

Why You Should Apply:

• Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel
• Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
• Mentor program
• Wellness programs

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check. 

We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Aird & Berlis LLP is committed to providing equal access to employment. If you require accommodation, please contact  and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.