Job Description

Job Title: Corporate Law Clerk

Job #: 16750

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Mississauga

Salary: $70,000

Remote Flexibility: In Office

Client Profile

Our client, a reputable Toronto Law Firm is currently looking for a Corporate Law Clerk. This company has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• Full-service corporate law firm.
• Central Mississauga location!

Duties and Responsibilities:

-           Draft corporate legal documents (i.e.: routine and complex incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, dissolutions, changes in corporate structure and transactions governed by the Business corporations Act (Ontario));

-           Prepare government filings, online filings and searches on various corporate and government websites;

-           Conduct due diligence reviews and rectify any deficiencies;

-           Prepare corporate structure charts;

-           Prepare documentation related to mergers, acquisitions, financings, share/asset purchase and sale transactions and tax reorganizations;

-           Maintain and update minute books and files;

-           Provide support for trademark applications and prosecution;

-           Process corporate documents utilizing Dye & Durham Ontario filings and Corporations Canada for all Federal filings;

-           Coordinate multi-jurisdictional transactions with lawyers and clerks in other offices;

-           Perform general and annual corporate maintenance.

-           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;

-           Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience relevant. Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification.
• Membership in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the corporate statutes.
• Detail oriented, hardworking and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and possess a team player attitude.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact and effectively communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary.
• Essential skills include superior administrative, organizational and time management skills, computer skills, excellent oral and written communication, team player and willingness to be flexible to daily demands and willingness to accept additional responsibilities are required.
• Knowledge of Appara.

How To Apply

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16750 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.