Corporate Law Clerk

Bennett Jones; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian business law firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced corporate law clerk. This role entails drafting legal documents related to corporations and business transactions while maintaining client communication. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of law firm experience and a diploma in Law Clerk studies, showcasing professionalism and effective multitasking in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate law clerk experience at a major Canadian law firm.
• Experience working with corporate databases.
• Effective communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Draft documents for corporate matters including incorporations and dissolutions.
• Assist in preparation of annual maintenance documents.
• Communicate with clients under lawyer supervision.

Skills

Professionalism

Effective communication

Prioritization

Multitasking

Independent judgment

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Law Clerk studies from an accredited Ontario college

Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification

Tools

Corporate database

Job description

Ranked a Best Employer in Canada for 24 years, Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and home to lawyers and business advisors. With deep experience in complex transactions and litigation matters, and offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and New York, the firm is well equipped to advise businesses and investors with Canadian ventures and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. Serving clients since , we are proud to be the firm that businesses trust with their most complex legal matters.

We are currently recruiting for the following role in our Toronto office:

Essential Functions :

• Draft documents relating to Ontario, Federal and not-for-profit corporations, including incorporations, amendments, continuations and dissolutions, and relating to business names, extra provincial registrations and limited partnerships
• Assist with the preparation of annual maintenance documents including ISC information / transparency register filings for Ontario, Federal and extra provincial entities
• Draft documents relating to simple share and asset transactions
• Conduct minute book reviews, prepare review memos, and draft documents to correct deficiencies
• Communicate directly with clients under the supervision of lawyers
• Manage files independently

Qualifications :

• At least 3 years of corporate law clerk experience at a major Canadian law firm
• Diploma in Law Clerk studies from an accredited Ontario college or completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
• Experience working with a corporate database
• Professionalism and effective communication skills at all levels
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Exercise independent judgment and work well within a team