Job Description

Law Clerk - Corporate
Downtown Toronto

2-3 days remote! 

Our client, a highly regarded law firm, located in the core of downtown Toronto is looking to hire a Corporate Law Clerk to join its team. This role will encompass both corporate and commercial/transaction work.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Draft and review corporate documents as they relate to incorporations/organization of corporations, amalgamations, revivals, amendments, dissolutions, continuances, officer certificates, notarial certificates, officer certificates,  tax reorganizations and other tax transactions, annual resolutions, etc.
• Review of accountant or lawyer planning memos with respect to tax related corporate reorganizations, preparation of document checklist and draft documentation to effect proposed plan.
• Review of purchase agreements and preparation of closing agenda and appropriate closing documentation required to complete share and asset purchase and transactions, and corporate finance transactions.
• Review of corporate minute books, preparing a summary of deficiencies and documentation to rectify deficiencies.
• Conduct corporate searches and analyze/summarize search results.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Law Clerk Diploma from accredited institution
• 5-8+ years’ experience working within the Corporate Department in a law firm
• Extensive transactional and tax experience
• Knowledge of corporate statutes and regulations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, following instructions with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work within time sensitive deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Experience using OnCorp, MinuteBox and Cyberbahn
• Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, Outlook and Calendar)
• Experience using a document management system and corporate database

Come join a team of professional and friendly professionals! Apply today! We thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.