Corporate Law Clerk

Bennett Jones; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett Jones LLP in Toronto is seeking a Corporate Law Clerk for our Toronto office to support complex corporate transactions and governance matters.

The ideal candidate brings at least six years of corporate law clerk experience in a large firm, a Law Clerk diploma (Ontario) or ILCO certification, and strong skills in drafting, minute books, and client communication. The role offers a competitive CAD salary and an opportunity to work with a top-tier corporate team in Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' corporate law clerk experience in a large law firm.
• Diploma in Law Clerk studies (Ontario) or ILCO certification.
• Experience working with a corporate database.
• Professionalism and effective communication at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment while being a strong team player.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft corporate legal documents for complex transactions, including closing agendas and amendments.
• Review and draft class share provisions and related governance documents.
• Perform minute book reviews and correct deficiencies.
• Prepare annual maintenance filings for provincial, federal and extra-provincial entities.
• Support lawyers on strategic planning for large corporate transactions and filings.
• Communicate with clients and manage files under lawyers' direction.
• Mentor other clerks and share best practices within the corporate team.

Skills

Corporate law clerk experience

Communication

Multitasking

Independent judgment

Team player

Organization

Education

Law Clerk diploma (Ontario college)

Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario certification

Job description

Corporate Law Clerk

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

Essential Functions

• Determine and draft various corporate legal documents, including closing agendas, agreements, and ancillary documents related to complex transactions such as corporate and tax-driven reorganizations, share and asset transactions, acquisitions, mergers, amalgamations, plans of arrangement, amendments, dissolutions, and continuations
• Review and draft multiple class share provisions
• Conduct complex minute book reviews and prepare minute book review memos and documents to correct minute book deficiencies
• Assist with the preparation of annual maintenance documents, including ISC/transparency register filings for Ontario, federal, and extra-provincial entities
• Provide advanced support to lawyers in connection with strategic planning and review for large corporate transactions
• Complete required provincial and federal corporate filings
• Draft documents relating to federal and provincial not-for-profit corporations
• Communicate directly with clients at the direction of lawyers and independently manage files
• Act as a resource to other clerks and students on complex corporate matters
• Share knowledge and best practices across the corporate team
• Provide internal CLE (continuing legal education) on general corporate matters

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years' corporate law clerk experience in a large law firm environment
• A 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, with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to exercise independent judgment while being a strong team player
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Additional Details

• Compensation: $120,000 to $160,000 per annum
• Vacancy: This position is for an existing vacancy