Corporate Law Clerk

Cartel Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartel Inc. is seeking an experienced Corporate Law Clerk in Mississauga. The role focuses on complex corporate transactions, statutory compliance, and record management, offering a collaborative, in-office environment.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of five years in a law firm setting, ILCO certification, and a strong understanding of Canadian corporate statutes. The position emphasizes mentorship and teamwork with seasoned professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant corporate law clerk experience in a law firm.
• ILCO Certification is required; active ILCO membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation for routine and complex transactions under OBCA, CBCA, ONCA, CNCA.
• Maintain corporate records by filing annual returns and registrations.
• Draft documentation for mergers, acquisitions, financings, share and asset sales, and reorganizations.
• Mentor and guide junior corporate clerks within the Corporate Services team.
• Support articling students and associates by answering technical inquiries.

Skills

5+ years experience

Education

ILCO Certification

ILCO Membership

Tools

Appara Corporate Management

Job description

Corporate Law Clerk

Our Client is looking for an experienced Corporate Law Clerk with a minimum of five years of experience to join their well-established, highly regarded law firm – where expertise matters, initiative is valued, and no two files are necessarily the same. From complex corporate transactions and reorganizations to statutory compliance and corporate record management, you’ll bring the knowledge, precision, and sound judgment that keeps matters moving. In return? A competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, a respected name on your résumé, and the opportunity to work alongside knowledgeable professionals who value collaboration and getting things done right. This is a full-time, in-office position for someone who appreciates the advantages of working together in real time, learning from experienced colleagues, sharing ideas, and being part of a team beyond the screen. If you’re ready for a role that recognizes what you bring to the table, this could be your next move.

Salary: Up to $80K (Based on Experience)

Location: Mississauga

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation for routine and complex transactions, including incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, and dissolutions, under the OBCA, CBCA, ONCA, CNCA, and related legislation.
• Process provincial filings through Dye & Durham and federal filings directly through Corporations Canada.
• Maintain corporate records by preparing and filing annual returns, extra-provincial and territorial registrations, amendments, and renewals under the Corporations Information Act.
• Manage business name, general partnership, and limited partnership registrations and renewals.
• Conduct complex corporate record reviews and due diligence for transactions and draft recommended rectification materials.
• Draft documentation for mergers and acquisitions, credit facilities and financings, share and asset sales, and tax reorganizations.
• Prepare comprehensive corporate structure charts, closing agendas, and client reporting letters.
• Maintain routine minute books and draft resolutions relating to dividends, redemptions, and changes to directors, officers, or registered offices.
• Consult directly with lawyers and clients to identify required corporate documentation, search parameters, and filing protocols for routine and transactional matters.
• Mentor, train, and guide junior and intermediate corporate clerks within the Corporate Services team.
• Support the professional development of articling students, summer students, and associates by answering technical inquiries and sharing corporate procedures.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant corporate law clerk experience in a law firm environment.
• Successful completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) Certification.
• Membership in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO).
• In-depth knowledge and practical understanding of relevant federal and provincial corporate statutes.
• Experience with Appara corporate management software is considered a strong asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the confidence to interact professionally with stakeholders at all corporate levels.
• Superior time management, administrative, and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and hardworking, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to manage changing daily demands, take on additional responsibilities, and work outside regular business hours when necessary.

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