Corporate Law Clerk

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector seeks a detail-oriented Corporate Law Clerk to support their legal team. The role involves managing corporate governance obligations, maintaining records, preparing legal documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in corporate law, especially within a regulated industry, and possess strong organizational and drafting skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a corporate law clerk in insurance or financial services sector.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario and Canada Business Corporations Acts.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update corporate minute books for the company and its subsidiaries.
• Prepare and file corporate resolutions and changes.
• Assist with compliance policies and legal document preparation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Education

Law Clerk Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI platforms

Job description

PLATFORMis a national, privately owned Canadian brokerage specializing in insurance,surety, sub-default insurance and benefit solutions. We are driven by industryat the heart of everything we do. Our team blends sophisticated expertise withstrategic thinking, ensuring that our tailored solutions meet and exceed clientexpectations.

Your Impact at PLATFORM

We are seeking a detail-oriented andproactive Corporate Law Clerk to join our legal team. The successful candidatewill support the General Counsel in managing the company’s corporate governanceobligations, maintaining corporate records, and preparing legal documentation.This role is ideal for a law clerk with experience in corporate law,particularly in a regulated industry such as insurance.

·Maintain and update corporate minute books forthe company and its subsidiaries.

·Prepare and file annual resolutions, directorand officer changes, and other corporate filings.

·Assist with the preparation of board andshareholder meeting materials, including agendas, resolutions, and minutes.

·Assist with the preparation and updating ofcompliance policies and procedures.

·Monitor and ensure compliance with applicablecorporate statutes and regulatory requirements

·Draft and revise corporate governance documents,including resolutions, consents, and organizational charts.

·Assist in the preparation and review ofcontracts, non-disclosure agreements, and other legal documents.

·Coordinate execution and notarization of legaldocuments and maintain document management systems.

·Provide administrative and legal support to theGeneral Counsel on a wide range of corporate and regulatory matters.

·Conduct legal research and assist with internalinvestigations or compliance audits as required.

·Liaise with external counsel, regulators, andinternal departments as needed.

·Support corporate transactions such asincorporations, dissolutions, and reorganizations.

·Assist with insurance licensing and regulatoryfilings, as applicable.

·Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitiveinformation with discretion.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

·Law Clerk Diploma or equivalent certificationfrom an accredited institution.

·Minimum 3 years of experience as a corporate lawclerk, preferably in the insurance or financial services sector.

·Strong knowledge of the Ontario BusinessCorporations Act and Canada Business Corporations Act.

·Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite andfamiliarity with AI platforms such as CoPilot and Chat GPT are an asset.

·Excellent organizational, drafting, andcommunication skills.

·Ability to work independently and managemultiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.