Corporate Law Clerk, Emerging Technology

Found in: Talent CA C2 - 5 days ago

Toronto, Canada fasken Full time

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm. Our firm’s 900+ lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Tsuut’ina, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London and Johannesburg. We provide strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law to our broad range of clients including close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals.

We are a high-achieving, professional, entrepreneurial, team-oriented, and friendly place to work. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and offer a welcoming environment for all people. While we are here to service our clients and are a deadline-driven industry, we look to be innovative, and there are opportunities to participate in initiatives which make a difference in our firm and community.

Achieve excellence doing work that’s challenging and rewarding, with people you’ll like working with, in an environment that’s welcoming, supportive, entrepreneurial and innovative, where you’re a valued contributor, not just an employee. For additional information about the firm or this position, please visit our website at www.fasken.com.

Corporate Law Clerk, Emerging Technology

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Corporate Services, the successful candidate will be responsible to assist with corporate transaction work and other general client work under the supervision of the Firm’s Lawyers all while ensuring that client deadlines are met and high quality, cost-effective, efficient professional services are provided to the Firm’s Lawyers and their clients.

The successful candidate may be required to work outside of normal business hours in order to meet business and client needs. This is a hybrid role. 

At Fasken, success means:

Having a strong client service approach – you’re ready, willing, and able to put our clients first and exceed their expectations Caring about one another – you possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build harmonious working relationships within your immediate team, across other departments in the firm, and the community Working collaboratively – you’re a self starter who values working in a collaborative team based environment Possessing exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties Approaching your work with agility and the willingness to learn and utilise new technology Being adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while being organized and maintaining accuracy with a high attention to detail Demonstrating strong research, investigative and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement to resolve issues Treating sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy at all times

Primary Responsibilities:

Management of key client relationships Assist Firm Lawyers on complex transactions Draft corporate documents including: agreements, resolutions, complex share provisions, documents for various types of transactions including corporate and tax reorganizations, documents relating to incorporation and organization, amalgamations, complex amendments, continuances and dissolutions Attend meetings with clients and Lawyers to review documents and provide technical assistance Conduct due diligence and minute book reviews and prepare reports outlining issues and deficiencies Coordinate the creation of and oversee electronic data rooms Assist with the collection and updating of of checklists and precedents

Required Knowledge and Experience

Law clerk diploma or equivalent A member in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario 5-7 years of law clerk experience Proficiency with technology such as Closing Folders, online Ministry portals, document management (iManage an asset), and data rooms Knowledge of cloud-based corporate databases (ex. MinuteBox) an asset Experience with Carta or cap table management software an asset Knowledge of venture financing or venture backed companies an asset Extensive knowledge of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and the Canada Business Corporations Act

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace is comprised of individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verifications.

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