Assets / Corporate Search Law Clerk

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier Canadian law firm seeks an experienced Law Clerk for its Toronto Banking and Finance team. The role involves conducting searches, preparing documents, and supporting lawyers in secured lending and financing transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and prior experience in a law firm environment. The firm values a diverse and inclusive workplace and aims to support all applicants.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organizational skills are crucial.
• Experience in a law firm as an asset clerk preferred.
• Proficient in legal databases and computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and summarize searches under the PPSA.
• Prepare and register security interests under the PPSA.
• Draft transaction documents for commercial lending.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Organizational skills

Independence

Computer applications proficiency

Education

Experience in a law firm

Job description

Davies is a top-tier Canadian law firm focused on high-stakes matters. With offices in Montréal, Toronto and New York, we are consistently at the center of the most challenging deals and cases in Canada and abroad.

A position at Davies is more than just a job. When you join the firm, you will be welcomed by a team that places as much emphasis on supporting its people as it does on serving its prestigious clients. As such, we have created a collaborative environment where team members of all backgrounds feel appreciated and are encouraged to share their ideas while working alongside some of the brightest legal and business professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and experience.

About the Position

We are looking for an experienced Law Clerk to join our Toronto Banking and Finance practices. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the Personal Property Security Act (PPSA) and other relevant statutes, regulations and compliance requirements as well as a grounding in secured lending and financing transactions. Working as part of our asset search law clerk group, you will support lawyers and clients with various aspects of commercial lending, secured financing and acquisition transactions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct and summarize searches under the PPSA
• Coordinate due diligence searches to disclose registrations of security interests in personal property under the Bank Act and other relevant statutes
• Prepare and register security interests under the PPSA
• Prepare drafts of transaction documents relating to commercial lending and secured financing transactions

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Excellent client service and communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Proficient in computer applications and legal databases
• Previous experience in a law firm as an asset clerk preferred

To Apply

For more information or to apply, please submit your application to [emailprotected] .

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Davies is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace for candidates and firm members with disabilities. Please let us know of any accommodations you may require at any time during the recruitment process.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Law Practice

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