Corporate Law Clerk

Meridia Recruitment; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridia Recruitment Solutions, in collaboration with a prominent independent full-service law firm in Ottawa, Ontario, seeks a Corporate Law Clerk to support corporate transactions and maintain corporate records for a diverse client base.

The successful candidate will draft articles, organize minute books, and prepare documents for filings across Canada, including SEDAR+ filings, with a focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years experience as Corporate Law Clerk in a law firm or in-house position.
• Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification or college program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities with the capacity to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and summarize minute books and corporate records; draft necessary documentation.
• Prepare documents for filing Articles of Incorporation, Amendment, Continuance, Amalgamation, including share provisions.
• Prepare and file extra-provincial documents for all Provinces in Canada and support transactions with corporate resolutions.
• Prepare documents relating to purchase and sale of businesses (asset or shares) and related corporate documentation.
• Review planning memos for tax-related reorganizations and prepare checklists and documents to effect proposed plans.
• Organize corporate documents, issue shares, and maintain registered office and director/officer/shareholder records.
• Maintain minute book records and research corporate law provisions and regulations; prepare securities law filings (SEDAR+).

Skills

Drafting skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team player

Education

ILCO Certification or college program

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Closing Folders

MinuteBox

Job description

Meridia Recruitment Solutions has collaborated with a prominent independent full-service law firm in Ottawa, Ontario to recruit a Corporate Law Clerk to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting corporate transactions and maintaining corporate records for a diverse client base. This position requires a detail-oriented and organized professional with a strong background in corporate law, excellent drafting skills, and a thorough understanding of relevant statutes and regulatory requirements.

Your Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze and summarize basic minute books and corporate records and recommend a course of action to rectify any deficiencies and draft necessary documentation.
• Preparing documents for filing Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Amendment, Articles of Continuance, Articles of Amalgamation, including drafting of share provisions.
• Preparing and filing of extra-provincial documents for all Provinces in Canada
• Preparing supporting documents for transaction including various corporate resolutions
• Prepare documents relating to purchase and sale of businesses (asset or shares) including preparation of required corporate documentation to complete transaction
• Review of accountant or lawyer planning memos with respect to tax related corporate reorganizations, preparation of document checklist and documents to effect proposed plan
• Prepare and organize corporate documents, including issuing shares; changes to corporate records such as registered office and changes of directors, officers and shareholders and supporting and ancillary documents.
• Managing of minute book records.
• Research and interpret legal and technical procedures, statutes and regulations applicable to corporate law
• Preparing documents relating to securities law and filing of documents on SEDAR+

Your Requirements:

• Minimum of 5–10 years experience gained as a Corporate Law Clerk in a law firm or in-house position.
• Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification or college program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, external counsel, and colleagues.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with the ability to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough Knowledge understanding and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes.
• Extensive transactional experience
• Strong computer skills and experience with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office 365 (including Word, Excel, Outlook), Closing Folders and MinuteBox.
• Ability to work independently, following instructions with minimal supervision
• Highly organized and ability to prioritize work
• A strong team player; demonstration of positive work ethic
• Ability to multi-task and handle a fast-paced work environment

This is a current vacancy; salary range is $50,000 – $80,000.

This listing is for a current, existing vacancy.

For more information, please contact Adam Creaghan, Partner at [e-mail] or 647-336-1416 or Muna Dhere, Recruitment Specialist at [e-mail] or 647-480-1718 If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Muna Dhere know.