Corporate Law Clerk

Cartel Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartel Inc. represents a highly regarded Toronto-based law firm with a premier corporate practice. You’ll take ownership of well‑scoped corporate matters and work closely with lawyers who value practical expertise.

This role offers a collaborative team environment, exposure to a broad range of transactions, and a competitive compensation package along with solid benefits.

You'll be supported by a culture that encourages initiative and professional growth within a friendly, stable team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of direct, relevant, and practical experience in corporate law.
• Experience with Minute Box is required.
• Law clerk certification is considered an asset.
• General knowledge of CBCA, OBCA, and PPSA.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time-management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Professional, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Experience with electronic minute book databases is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare corporate legal documentation relating to annual resolutions, incorporations, amalgamations, financings, dissolutions, and other corporate transactions.
• Conduct minute book reviews and maintain corporate records, registers, and related documentation.
• Conduct corporate searches and analyze and summarize search results.
• Prepare and process registrations, discharges, and amendments relating to security interests under applicable PPSA legislation.
• Assist with corporate reorganizations and share and asset purchase transactions.
• Prepare closing books and draft reporting letters.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic corporate records and minute books.

Skills

Corporate law

Time management

Analytical skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Independence

Team collaboration

Tools

Minute Box

Microsoft Office

Job description

You know corporate law. Now we want to find you a firm that knows how to use that experience. Our Client is a highly regarded law firm with a strong corporate practice, a genuinely approachable team, and a culture where people tend to stick around. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a varied mix of corporate matters, take ownership of your files, and work closely with lawyers who value the expertise a strong clerk brings to the table. The firm offers competitive compensation, a solid benefits package, and a professional environment without the overly corporate feel. If you’re looking for a place where you can do interesting work, be trusted to get on with it, and still enjoy the people you work with, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: Up to $70K (Based on Experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare corporate legal documentation relating to annual resolutions, incorporations, amalgamations, financings, dissolutions, and other corporate transactions.
• Conduct minute book reviews and maintain corporate records, registers, and related documentation.
• Conduct corporate searches and analyze and summarize search results.
• Prepare and process registrations, discharges, and amendments relating to security interests under applicable PPSA legislation.
• Assist with corporate reorganizations and share and asset purchase transactions.
• Prepare and maintain closing checklists and transaction documentation.
• Review and draft closing documents, including resolutions, officers’ certificates, and other supporting documentation.
• Prepare closing books and draft reporting letters.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic corporate records and minute books.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of direct, relevant, and practical experience in corporate law.
• Experience with Minute Box is required.
• Law clerk certification is considered an asset.
• General knowledge of applicable corporate statutes and regulations, including the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA), Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA), and Personal Property Security Act (PPSA).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time-management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Professional, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Experience with electronic minute book databases is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.