Corporate Law Clerk

EStaffSearch; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is recruiting a Corporate Law Clerk to join their team in downtown Toronto, ON. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of Corporate law, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience, ILCO certification, and membership in good standing, with flexibility to work outside regular hours. Compensation ranges from $90,000 to $115,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk.
• Completion of ILCO Certification.
• Membership in good standing with ILCO.
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours when required.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant corporate statutes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, MinuteBox, CorpLink, eCore and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file corporate documents for incorporations, amendments, and continuances.
• Prepare simple and complex closing documents and assist lawyers with post-closing matters.
• Prepare routine minute book documentation and make necessary filings.
• Compose and file business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations as required by provincial legislation.
• Prepare and file extra-provincial and territorial registrations and annual returns.
• Prepare and file annual returns and notices under the Corporations Information Act and CBCA.
• Review and summarize minute books and corporate records; draft remedial documentation.
• Obtain Certificates of Status/Compliance.
• Accountable for all work assigned; take initiative; confidentiality.

Skills

Corporate law knowledge

Attention to detail

Prioritization & multitasking

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

ILCO Certification

ILCO Membership in good standing

Tools

Microsoft 365

MinuteBox

CorpLink

eCore

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Our client is recruiting a Corporate Law Clerk to join their team. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of Corporate law, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. This is an immediate vacancy located in downtown Toronto, ON.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation relating to simple/complex incorporations, organizations, amendments, continuances to/from other jurisdictions, short and long form amalgamations, dissolutions under the governed by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), Canada Business Corporations Act, Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and the Corporations Act (Ontario)
• Prepare simple and complex closing documents, namely resolutions approving share and asset sale transactions, officer certificates, directions and assist lawyers with post closing matters, as may be required
• Prepare routine minute book documentation (i.e. annual meeting materials, changes in directors/officers/registered office, dividends, share provisions, etc.) and make necessary filings
• Compose and file business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations as required by provincial legislation
• Prepare and file extra-provincial and territorial registrations, amendments and annual returns on behalf of corporations, partnerships and limited partnerships as required by the various provinces and territories
• Prepare and file annual returns, initial returns and notices as required by the Corporations Information Act (Ontario) and Canada Business Corporations Act
• Review, analyze and summarize basic/complex minute books and corporate records and recommend a course of action to rectify any deficiencies and draft necessary remedial documentation
• Obtain Certificates of Status/Compliance
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Take initiative
• Confidential

Core Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk
• Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
• Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary
• Thorough knowledge, understanding and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes
• Microsoft 365 Suite of Applications, MinuteBox, CorpLink, eCore and Adobe Acrobat
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities as required
• Ability to problem solve
• Good judgment and decision making skills

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity.