Corporate Law Clerk
Our Client, a well-respected industry leading law firm, is looking for a Corporate Law Clerk with a minimum of five years of experience to join its team, offering the chance to work alongside accomplished legal professionals on sophisticated corporate matters while being part of a workplace where people know and appreciate the value of a great clerk. With a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and a great workplace culture, this is the kind of opportunity that can offer you a place you can genuinely see yourself enjoying coming to work. Apply now!
Salary: Up to $115K (Based on Experience)
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation relating to simple/complex incorporations, organizations, amendments, continuances to/from other jurisdictions, short and long form amalgamations, dissolutions under the governed by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), Canada Business Corporations Act, Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and the Corporations Act (Ontario)
- Prepare simple and complex closing documents, namely resolutions approving share and asset sale transactions, officer certificates, directions and assist lawyers with post closing matters, as may be required
- Prepare routine minute book documentation (i.e. annual meeting materials, changes in directors/officers/registered office, dividends, share provisions, etc.) and make necessary filings
- Compose and file business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations as required by provincial legislation
- Prepare and file extra-provincial and territorial registrations, amendments and annual returns on behalf of corporations, partnerships and limited partnerships as required by the various provinces and territories
- Prepare and file annual returns, initial returns and notices as required by the Corporations Information Act (Ontario) and Canada Business Corporations Act
- Review, analyze and summarize basic/complex minute books and corporate records and recommend a course of action to rectify any deficiencies and draft necessary remedial documentation
- Obtain Certificates of Status/Compliance
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk
- Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
- Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
- Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary
- Thorough knowledge, understanding and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes
- Microsoft 365 Suite of Applications, MinuteBox, CorpLink, eCore and Adobe Acrobat
- Willingness to accept additional responsibilities as required
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to problem solve and good judgment and decision making skills
To apply, please forward your resume to Zaheeda Merali, Manager – Law Clerk Division at [email protected]
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Pay: Up to $115,000.00 per year
Experience:
- corporate law clerk: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
