Corporate Law Clerk

Marler & Associates Search; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Ottawa is looking for an experienced Corporate Law Clerk to support corporate transactions and maintain records for diverse clients. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house role, with strong drafting skills and a thorough understanding of corporate law. This role offers a dynamic team environment where attention to detail and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience as a Corporate Law Clerk.
• Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification or relevant college program.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize corporate records and minute books.
• Prepare documents for incorporation and other corporate filings.
• Organize and manage corporate documentation and minute book records.
• Research and interpret statutes and regulations related to corporate law.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Initiative

Education

Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification

College program in law

Job description

Corporate Law Clerk (Ottawa)

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Corporate Law Clerk to join their dynamic legal 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

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+

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) 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.