Corporate Law Clerk

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Corporate Law Clerk to enhance their dynamic legal team. In this pivotal role, you will support corporate transactions and maintain essential corporate records for a diverse clientele. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in corporate law, excellent drafting capabilities, and a keen understanding of relevant statutes and regulatory requirements. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will significantly impact the success of corporate operations and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk in a law firm or in-house.
• Completion of relevant certification or college program.
• Excellent communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize corporate records, recommend actions to rectify deficiencies.
• Prepare documents for filing Articles of Incorporation and other corporate filings.
• Manage minute book records and prepare supporting documents for transactions.

Skills

Corporate Law Knowledge

Transactional Experience

Microsoft Office 365

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification

College Program in Law

Tools

Closing Folders

MinuteBox

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Corporate Law Clerk to join our 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

Key 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.

Skills Required

• 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