Corporate Law Clerk

Linds & Associates; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in corporate law is seeking a Corporate Law Clerk in North Toronto. The role involves preparing corporate documentation, supporting lawyers, and conducting due diligence. Ideal candidates have extensive experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate statutes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file corporate documentation for incorporations and amendments.
• Conduct complex corporate reviews and due diligence related to transactions.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Corporate Law Clerk - Permanent Position

Location: North Toronto, Ontario

Our esteemed client, well known and highly regarded in their specialized field, is expanding their team!

They are seeking to hire a Corporate Law Clerk to join their existing team supporting the lawyers.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation for routine and complex incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, dissolutions, changes in corporate structure, and transactions governed by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and Canada Business Corporations Act.
2. Prepare documentation related to mergers, acquisitions, share/asset purchase and sale transactions, and tax reorganizations, including complex and multiple classes of shares, rollover, and share exchange documents.
3. Prepare documentation related to corporate and real estate financings, especially borrower-side documents on large loan transactions.
4. Develop routine minute book documentation such as annual resolutions, changes to directors, officers, registered office address, dividends, share provisions, etc.
5. Formulate and file business name, partnership, and limited partnership registrations, amendments, and renewals.
6. Prepare and file extra-provincial and territorial registrations, amendments, and annual returns for corporations, partnerships, and limited partnerships as required by various jurisdictions.
7. Prepare and file annual returns and Forms 1 and 2 as required by the Corporations Information Act (Ontario).
8. Perform a variety of substantive, complex, and routine legal and administrative duties while supporting lawyers with assigned matters.
9. Conduct complex corporate reviews and due diligence related to transactions; assist in drafting rectification materials.
10. Consult with lawyers and clients to identify necessary corporate documentation, searches, and filing requirements for transactions and routine matters.
11. Support lawyers with large closing documents, searches, reports, and other transaction-related matters.
12. Maintain corporate information in the Fast Company database.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience.
• Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification.
• Membership in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate statutes.
• Superior computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours when necessary.
• Professional demeanor with excellent communication skills.

Join a team of highly regarded professionals who value respect and professionalism.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for considering Linds & Associates Ltd.