Assistant(e) juridique à la Direction de la Recherche et de...

BJRC Recruiting; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking a Senior Corporate Law Clerk for their Corporate Law Group. This hybrid position based in Toronto or Montreal requires a Law Clerk Diploma and at least 5 years experience in corporate law. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, supervising junior staff, and staying updated on legal regulations. Proficiency in both English and French is ideal for Montreal candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Corporate Law Clerk.
• Strong experience with corporate reorganizations.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian corporate statutes.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review a wide range of corporate legal documents.
• Analyze planning memos for tax-driven corporate reorganizations.
• Supervise and mentor junior clerks as needed.

Skills

Communication (English)

Communication (French)

Teamwork

Legal Document Drafting

Corporate Governance Knowledge

Education

Law Clerk Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal Document Management Software

Job description

Senior Corporate Law Clerk Location : Toronto or Montreal (Hybrid) Our client is the Corporate Law Group of a Big 4 Accounting Firm with a dynamic and thriving practice. This role can be based in Toronto or Montreal , with a flexible hybrid work model (2–3 days per week in-office). Draft and review a wide range of corporate legal documents including incorporations, amalgamations, revivals, amendments, dissolutions, continuances, officer certificates, notarial certificates, annual resolutions, and more. Analyze planning memos for tax-driven corporate reorganizations and prepare supporting documentation and checklists. Prepare closing agendas and documentation for share and asset purchase transactions, as well as corporate finance transactions. Review corporate minute books. Conduct corporate and regulatory searches; Assist in supervising and mentoring junior clerks or administrative staff as needed. Collaborate closely with lawyers and contribute to client file management and workflow planning. Stay informed of changes in corporate law and maintain up-to-date legal and regulatory knowledge. Law Clerk Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution. Minimum of 5 years experience as a Corporate Law Clerk; ideally in a private practice setting. Strong experience supporting corporate reorganizations and transactions. In-depth knowledge of Canadian corporate statutes and governance procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Calendar) and legal document management software. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Strong verbal and written communication skills in French (Montreal candidates only). Thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative legal environment and values teamwork while being capable of independent execution. Parajuriste sénior en droit des sociétés Notre client est le groupe de droit des sociétés d’un cabinet comptable « Big Four » avec une pratique dynamique et en pleine expansion. Ce poste peut être basé à Toronto ou à Montréal , avec un modèle de travail hybride flexible (2 à 3 jours par semaine au bureau). Rédiger et réviser des documents juridiques en droit des sociétés, notamment les constitutions, fusions, reconstitutions, modifications, dissolutions, prorogations, certificats d’officiers, certificats notariés, résolutions annuelles, et plus. Effectuer des recherches corporatives et réglementaires; Contribuer à la supervision et à l’encadrement des parajuristes junior ou du personnel administratif junior, au besoin. Collaborer étroitement avec les avocats et participer à la gestion des dossiers clients et à la planification du flux du travail. Se tenir informé sur les évolutions du droit des sociétés et maintenir ses connaissances juridiques et réglementaires à jour. Diplôme de parajuriste d’un établissement postsecondaire reconnu. Minimum de 5 ans d’expérience à titre de parajuriste en droit des sociétés; Connaissance approfondie des lois canadiennes en matière de droit des sociétés et des procédures de gouvernance. Maîtrise de Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Calendrier) et des logiciels de gestion documentaire juridique. Excellentes compétences en communication orale et écrite en anglais. Excellentes compétences en communication orale et écrite en français (pour les candidats de Montréal uniquement).

Juridique Juridique • Toronto, ON, Toronto Census Division, ON; Ontario, Canada