Job Description

Job Title: Corporate Securities Assistant

Job #: 16443

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $70,000-$75,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Client Profile

Our client, a reputable Toronto firm is currently looking for a Corporate Securities Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• Leading mid-sized law firm specializing in a wide range of legal practices.
• Committed to foster a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Office conveniently located in Toronto’s Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities:

-           Drafting, proofing, and editing correspondence and legal documentation;

-           Process and revise electronic documents including dictation, editing and preparing black lining as necessary;

-           Maintaining paper and e-filing systems;

-           Docket entry, pre-bill and account preparation;

-           Assist lawyers with corporate transactions and secured financings;

-           Readying dockets and accounts for approval;

-           Draft final reports and preparation of report books;

-           Communicating professionally with members of the firm and its clients;

-           Administrative duties including photocopying, filing, and scanning; and

-           Any other duties as required.

Requirements:

-           5+ years’ experience as a  Corporate Legal Assistant working in Securities;

-           Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma from an accredited institution;

-           Solid understanding of corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, commercial documents;

-           Solid understanding of financing transactions including secured loan transactions and an ability and willingness to assist with the closing and preparation of standard form documents is an asset;

-           The ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines;

-           Experience with MS Office 365 and Outlook;

-           Excellent attention to detail;

-           First class communication skills, written and verbal; and

-           The ability to work both independently with no supervision and as part of a busy team when required.

How To Apply:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16443 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.