Corporate Law Clerk

Services OR LP/SEC; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada in Ottawa seeks a Corporate Law Clerk with experience in financings and acquisitions to support a growing corporate team.

You will handle minute books, due diligence, registrations, and PPSA filings, requiring attention to detail, strong drafting, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate.
• 2 to 5 years of related experience.
• Understanding of corporate statutes (Ontario/Canada) and related policies.
• Excellent team, client and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Bilingualism and knowledge of EnAct are assets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update corporate minutes books.
• Conduct minute book reviews and provide summaries.
• Maintain and update lists of active and inactive companies.
• Assist with corporate due diligence and extra-provincial, business name, partnership and other registrations.
• Perform corporate and PPSA searches and filings.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Bilingualism

Education

Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate

Job description

Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us! As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embraces a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential. We are seeking to grow our corporate team by hiring a Corporate Law Clerk in our Ottawa office. This is an incredible opportunity to join a world-class group of professionals at an established Canadian law firm with a significant international legal practice. It is also an opportunity to be part of a collaborative, collegial and innovative team, which has a significant focus on training, mentorship and development. We are looking to add to the existing strength of our team by bringing in a Corporate Law Clerk with experience in financings and acquisitions and other general corporate matters, including incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, dissolutions and other reorganizations.

• maintaining and updating corporate minutes books
• conducting minute book reviews and providing summaries relating to same
• maintaining and updating lists of active and inactive companies
• assisting with conducting corporate due diligence and extra-provincial, business name, partnership and other registrations
• performing corporate and PPSA searches and filings

• Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate
• 2 to 5 years of related experience (applicants with more extensive experience are welcome and will be considered according to their experience level)
• Understanding of, and familiarity with, corporate statutes (Business Corporations Act (Ontario), Canada Business Corporations Act, not-for-profit, non-share capital corporate statutes (Federal and Ontario)) and other applicable policies and procedures
• Excellent team, client and communication skills
• Solid writing skills (including attention to detail) when drafting documents, reports and correspondence
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to effectively multi-task, manage conflicting timelines and work under pressure
• Ability to take initiative and work independently when appropriate
• While not required, bilingualism and knowledge of EnAct would be considered assets

The salary for this position will be determined having regard to the level of experience and skillset of the successful candidate as well as the local market; however, we anticipate the relevant range to be $70,000 to $110,000.

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If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.

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Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions. The global law firm has more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across locations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. With its global business principles of quality, unity and integrity, Norton Rose Fulbright is recognized for its client service in key industries, including financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; technology; transport; life sciences and healthcare; and consumer markets.