Job Description

Job Title: Senior Corporate Law Clerk

Job #: 17087

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $100,000

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Client Profile

Our client, a well-established Toronto law firm, is currently seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Law Clerk to join its Corporate Law Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned corporate professional looking to work on sophisticated corporate transactions while supporting a busy Partner, in a rare 1-1 share, working side by side, running the practice together, in a collaborative and professional environment. The firm offers a supportive culture, engaging work, and long-term career growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and file incorporations, amendments, amalgamations, continuances, dissolutions, renewals, and other corporate filings.
• Prepare and file extra-provincial registrations, business name registrations, PPSA registrations, Ontario Securities Commission filings, and related corporate documentation.
• Conduct provincial and federal corporate, business name, lien, and related searches.
• Review and maintain minute books, identify deficiencies, and organize or rectify corporate records as required.
• Manage annual corporate maintenance, including resolutions, registers, and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Prepare and file documents through provincial, federal, and SEDAR filing systems.
• Assist with private placement transactions and prepare supporting documentation.
• Support asset and share purchase transactions, including drafting closing documents, preparing closing checklists, and coordinating transaction closings.
• Assist with tax-driven corporate reorganizations alongside lawyers, accountants, and tax professionals.
• Maintain organized files, monitor deadlines, and communicate with clients and external professionals.
• Take ownership of files and proactively support the Partner in managing a busy corporate practice.

Requirements

• Several years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk within a law firm.
• Extensive knowledge of Ontario and federal corporate law procedures.
• Experience handling corporate reorganizations, private placements, and corporate transactional matters.
• Ability to independently manage corporate files and transaction closings.
• Advanced knowledge of minute book maintenance and corporate records management.
• Experience with SEDAR, PPSA, and provincial and federal corporate filing systems.
• Excellent organizational, drafting, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload with minimal supervision.
• Professional communication skills with the ability to liaise directly with clients.
• Law Clerk diploma or equivalent legal education is preferred.

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly email your resume to reception@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #17087 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.