Corporate Law Clerk

Loopstra Nixon LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Toronto seeks an experienced Corporate Law Clerk to support a senior lawyer in corporate and franchise law. The role demands excellent communication and organizational skills, with a focus on document preparation and due diligence. Join a dynamic team committed to client-focused legal services in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a law clerk, focusing on corporate law.
• Completion of a post-secondary law clerk program or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Preparing documents for business transactions and corporate filings.
• Conducting due diligence of corporate records.
• Managing minute books and franchise disclosure documents.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post-secondary law clerk program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Document management systems

Job description

Loopstra Nixon LLP is a dynamic team of client-focused lawyers who play a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of business and public law in Canada. With a commitment to delivering exceptional service through tailored client solutions, our top-tier team of legal talent possesses unique and diverse skillsets, ensuring that clients can rely on us for any and every issue at hand. Adapting swiftly and always on call, Loopstra Nixon has evolved since its humble beginnings in a storefront office in Toronto, reaching its 50th year in 2023. Founded by Charles Loopstra and Sandy Nixon, the firm's growth has been fueled by ambition, hard work, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

We are currently seeking an experienced Corporate Law Clerk to join our Downtown office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work one-on-one with a senior lawyer in a busy franchise and corporate law practice. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with at least five years of experience in a similar role.

What you will be doing :

• Preparing documents for the purchase and sale of businesses (asset or shares).
• Preparing supporting documents for transactions including various corporate resolutions.
• Preparing documents for the filing of articles of incorporation (online), business style registrations, articles of amendment, articles of dissolution, and corporate documentation in support of the foregoing, including drafting share provisions.
• Conducting in-depth due diligence of corporate records and providing detailed report including recommendation for rectification of deficiencies.
• Managing minute books.
• Preparing and coordinating the delivery of franchise disclosure documents.
• Preparing and coordinating documents for execution by prospective franchisees.
• General office and administrative duties related to the foregoing.

Qualifications :

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a law clerk, with a focus on corporate law. Experience with franchise law is an asset.
• Completion of a post-secondary law clerk program or equivalent education.
• 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.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with the ability to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word), Adobe, and document management systems, preferably NetDocs.

Loopstra Nixon is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, we are dedicated to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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