Corporate Law Clerk

Norton Rose Fulbright; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada is seeking a Corporate Law Clerk in Ottawa to join a growing corporate team. This is an opportunity to support financings, acquisitions and general corporate matters within a world-class legal practice.

The successful candidate will maintain minute books, perform due diligence, and manage registrations while collaborating with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment. A Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate and 2–5 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of related experience; applicants with more extensive experience will be considered
• Familiarity with corporate statutes (Ontario & Canada) and related policies
• Excellent team, client and communication skills
• Solid writing skills with attention to detail in drafts and correspondence
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Ability to take initiative and work independently when appropriate

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents for financings, acquisitions and general corporate matters
• Maintain and update corporate minutes books and provide summaries
• Conduct minute book reviews and maintain lists of active/inactive companies
• Assist with corporate due diligence and registrations (extra-provincial, business name, partnerships)
• Perform corporate and PPSA searches and filings

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate

Tools

EnAct knowledge

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. The successful candidate will be responsible for document preparation in connection with the foregoing as well as: 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; and performing corporate and PPSA searches and filings.

The ideal candidate will possess a Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate and will also have:

• 2 to 5 years of related experience (applicants with more extensive experience are welcome and will be considered according to their experience level);
• an 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; and
• an ability to take initiative and work independently when appropriate.

While not required, bilingualism and knowledge of EnAct would be considered assets.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

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 embrace 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.

To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click Diversity, equity and inclusion | Canada | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright.

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.

Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.

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Please note that this job posting is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.