Law Clerk - Corporate
Downtown Toronto
Hybrid Work Offered
Our client, a high end law firm located in the downtown core seeks a Corporate Law Clerk to join is Corporate Services Department.. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a team of fantastic professionals.
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
Requirements:
- Minimum 4 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
Skills:
- 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, interpersonal and organization skills, the ability to problem solve, good judgment and decision making skills
Apply today! We thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates Ltd.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $90,000.00-$115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5J 2S8
