Job Description

Job Title: Corporate Law Clerk

Job #: 17085

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $70,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Client Profile

Our client, a well-established Toronto law firm, is currently looking for a Corporate Law Clerk to join its growing Corporate Law Department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and respected firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional legal services. The firm offers a supportive team environment, exposure to sophisticated corporate transactions, and excellent opportunities for professional growth.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Draft corporate documents relating to annual resolutions, incorporations, amalgamations, financings, dissolutions, and other corporate transactions.
• Conduct minute book reviews and maintain corporate records and registers.
• Conduct corporate searches and analyze and summarize search results.
• Prepare registrations, discharges, and amendments under applicable PPSA legislation.
• Assist with corporate reorganizations and share and asset purchase transactions.
• Prepare and maintain transaction closing checklists.
• Draft closing documents, including resolutions, officers' certificates, and supporting corporate documents.
• Prepare closing books and reporting letters.
• Manage multiple files while ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Provide additional corporate law support as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk.
• Experience using Corporate Manager.
• Law Clerk diploma or certification is an asset.
• Solid knowledge of the CBCA, OBCA, PPSA, and other applicable corporate legislation.
• Experience conducting corporate searches and maintaining corporate records.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Legal Kiosk or other electronic minute book database software is an asset.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly email your resume to reception@kentlegal.com and quote Opportunity #17085 in the subject line of your email.

If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please contact your recruitment consultant.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Please visit www.kentlegal.com for more information and to apply.