Corporate Law Clerk

Life After Law; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Life After Law is recruiting on behalf of a well-established Ottawa-based law firm seeking an experienced Corporate Law Clerk to support a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a law firm or in-house, ILCO Certification or Law Clerk diploma, and strong knowledge of federal and provincial statutes. You will manage corporate records, filings, reorganizations, and client communications with precision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk.
• ILCO Certification or Law Clerk diploma.
• Strong knowledge of federal and provincial corporate statutes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing corporate minute books and records.
• Preparing and filing Articles of Incorporation, Amendment, Continuance, and Amalgamation.
• Preparing and filing extra-provincial registrations and related corporate filings across all Canadian jurisdictions.
• Drafting corporate resolutions and corresponding documentation.
• Preparing documentation relating to share and asset purchase transactions.
• Reviewing planning memoranda from lawyers and accountants relating to tax-driven corporate reorganizations and preparing the documentation required to implement proposed structures.
• Preparing and organizing corporate records, including share issuances, changes to directors, officers, shareholders, and registered offices.
• Maintaining and managing corporate minute books and records.
• Conducting legal and regulatory research related to corporate law matters.
• Preparing securities law documentation and completing filings through SEDAR+; and
• Communicating effectively with clients, lawyers and stakeholders.

Skills

Corporate Law

Document drafting

Regulatory research

Client communication

Education

ILCO Certification Program or Law Clerk diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

LIFE AFTER LAW is Canada's national recruitment firm dedicated to placing lawyers in private practice, corporate counsel, quasi-legal, and executive roles.

25+ years developing lasting relationships with lawyers, law firms and companies

Our client, a well-established full-service law firm, is seeking an experienced Corporate Law Clerk to join its growing full-service practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional who enjoys working on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, transactions, resolutions and incorporations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting lawyers and clients by maintaining corporate records, preparing transactional documents, and assisting with sophisticated corporate and tax-driven reorganizations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

This role will include:

• Reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing corporate minute books and records;
• Preparing and filing Articles of Incorporation, Amendment, Continuance, and Amalgamation;
• Preparing and filing extra-provincial registrations and related corporate filings across all Canadian jurisdictions;
• Drafting corporate resolutions and corresponding documentation;
• Preparing documentation relating to share and asset purchase transactions;
• Reviewing planning memoranda from lawyers and accountants relating to tax-driven corporate reorganizations and preparing the documentation required to implement proposed structures;
• Preparing and organizing corporate records, including share issuances, changes to directors, officers, shareholders, and registered offices;
• Maintaining and managing corporate minute books and records;
• Conducting legal and regulatory research related to corporate law matters;
• Preparing securities law documentation and completing filings through SEDAR+; and
• Communicating effectively with clients, lawyers and stakeholders.

Requirements:

You are the ideal candidate if you have/are:

• 5+ years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk, acquired in a law firm or In House;
• Completion of the ILCO Certification Program or a recognized Law Clerk diploma/program;
• Strong knowledge of federal and provincial corporate statutes and regulations;
• Transactional experience, including corporate reorganizations and business sales and acquisitions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Reliable, client-focused, and able to work both independently and collaboratively; and
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management software for scheduling and document preparation

We thank all applicants. Only those with the requisite experience will be considered.

This is an active opening for a current role.

The expected compensation range is: $60,000-90,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Total compensation will include base salary and other benefits.

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