Corporate Law Clerk

EStaffSearch; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal services sector is seeking a Corporate Law Clerk in Toronto. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of experience and strong knowledge of corporate statutes. Responsibilities include preparing filings and legal documentation, along with maintaining minute books. This full-time role offers an immediate opening with a competitive salary between CA$70,000 and CA$100,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience as a Corporate Law Clerk.
• Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario.
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file corporate documentation and closing documents.
• Review and analyze minute books and corporate records.
• Obtain Certificates of Status/Compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Judgment and decision making

Education

Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

MinuteBox

CorpLink

Adobe Acrobat

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Our client is looking for a Corporate Law Clerk to join their Corporate Services department. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of Corporate law, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. This is an immediate opening located in Toronto ON.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation relating to simple/complex incorporations, organizations, amendments, continuances to/from other jurisdictions, short and long form amalgamations, dissolutions under the governed by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), Canada Business Corporations Act, Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and the Corporations Act (Ontario)
• Prepare simple and complex closing documents, namely resolutions approving share and asset sale transactions, officer certificates, directions and assist lawyers with post closing matters, as may be required
• Prepare routine minute book documentation (i.e. annual meeting materials, changes in directors/officers/registered office, dividends, share provisions, etc.) and make necessary filings
• Compose and file business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations as required by provincial legislation
• Prepare and file extra-provincial and territorial registrations, amendments and annual returns on behalf of corporations, partnerships and limited partnerships as required by the various provinces and territories
• Prepare and file annual returns, initial returns and notices as required by the Corporations Information Act (Ontario) and Canada Business Corporations Act
• Review, analyze and summarize basic/complex minute books and corporate records and recommend a course of action to rectify any deficiencies and draft necessary remedial documentation
• Obtain Certificates of Status/Compliance
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Take initiative
• Confidential

Requirements & Skills:

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk
• Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
• Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary
• Thorough knowledge, understanding and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes
• Microsoft 365 Suite of Applications, MinuteBox, CorpLink, eCore and Adobe Acrobat
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities as required
• Ability to problem solve
• Good judgment and decision making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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