Corporate Law Clerk

Linds & Associates Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Toronto is seeking a Corporate Law Clerk for a full-time, permanent position with up to 3 days of hybrid work per week. The successful candidate will have a Law Clerk Diploma and over 5 years of experience in corporate law, including extensive transactional experience. Responsibilities include drafting corporate documents, reviewing purchase agreements, and conducting corporate searches. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential, alongside the ability to work independently. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience working within the Corporate Department in a law firm.
• Knowledge of corporate statutes and regulations.
• Experience using a document management system and corporate database.
• Knowledge of corporate statutes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review corporate documents concerning incorporations and other corporate actions.
• Review purchase agreements and prepare closing documentation.
• Conduct corporate searches and analyze results.
• Review of corporate minute books, preparing a summary of deficiencies and documentation to rectify deficiencies
• Conduct corporate searches and analyze/summarize search results.
• Assist with special projects as required
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Extensive transactional experience

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Detail-oriented

Strong research, investigative and problem solving skills

Strong client service approach

Education

Law Clerk Diploma from accredited institution

Tools

OnCorp

Cyberbahn

Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, Outlook and Calendar)

Job description

Overview

Law Clerk - Corporate
Downtown Toronto
Up to 3 Days Hybrid Work Offered!

Our client, an established, highly regarded and friendly firm is looking to add a Corporate Law Clerk to its team. This is a new full time permanent position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft and review corporate documents as they relate to incorporations/organization of corporations, amalgamations, revivals, amendments, dissolutions, continuances, officer certificates, notarial certificates, officer certificates, annual resolutions, etc.
• Review of accountant or lawyer planning memos with respect to tax related corporate reorganizations, preparation of document checklist and draft documentation to effect proposed plan
• Review of purchase agreements and preparation of closing agenda and appropriate closing documentation required to complete share and asset purchase and transactions, and corporate finance transactions
• Review of corporate minute books, preparing a summary of deficiencies and documentation to rectify deficiencies
• Conduct corporate searches and analyze/summarize search results.
• Assist with special projects as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Law Clerk Diploma from accredited institution
• 5+ years’ experience working within the Corporate Department in a law firm
• Extensive transactional experience
• Knowledge of corporate statutes and regulations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, following instructions with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work within time sensitive deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Experience using OnCorp and Cyberbahn
• Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, Outlook and Calendar)
• Experience using a document management system and corporate database

Success in this role means

• Having a strong client service approach
• Resourceful. Strong research, investigative and problem solving skills
• The ability to meet tight internal and external deadlines while managing multiple projects and competing with demands for resources
• Extreme accuracy and attention to detail
• Being a self-starter with the ability to work in a collaborative, team based environment and a demonstrated ability to share knowledge with others in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to be flexible with regards to hours during busy periods to meet the demands of the role
• Discretion and confidentially is essential to this role and required at all time

Interested candidates should apply today! We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates Ltd.