Corporate Law Clerk

Bennett Jones LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett Jones LLP, a premier Canadian business law firm, seeks a Corporate Law Clerk for its Toronto office. The role involves drafting corporate documents, managing client files, and assisting with corporate compliance. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience, a law clerk diploma, and strong communication skills, ensuring top-tier support for complex legal matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years corporate law clerk experience at a major Canadian law firm.
• Experience working in a corporate database.
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with individuals at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Draft documents for Ontario, Federal, and not-for-profit corporations.
• Assist with preparation of annual maintenance documents.
• Independent management of files and client communication.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Multi-tasking

Team Player

Independent Judgment

Education

Diploma in Law Clerk studies

Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification

Tools

Corporate Database

Job description

Ranked a Best Employer in Canada for 24 years, Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and home to 500 lawyers and business advisors. With deep experience in complex transactions and litigation matters, and offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and New York, the firm is well equipped to advise businesses and investors with Canadian ventures and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. Serving clients since 1922, we are proud to be the firm that businesses trust with their most complex legal matters.

We are currently recruiting for the following role in our Toronto office:

Essential Functions:

Draft documents relating to Ontario, Federal and not-for-profit corporations, including incorporations, amendments, continuations and dissolutions, and relating to business names, extra provincial registrations and limited partnerships

Assist with the preparation of annual maintenance documents including ISC information/transparency register filings Ontario, Federal and extra provincial entities

Draft documents relating to simple share and asset transactions

Conducting minute book reviews, preparation of minute book review memos and drafting documents to correct minute book deficiencies

Communicate directly with clients at the direction of lawyers

Independently manage files

Qualifications:

A minimum of 3 years corporate law clerk experience at a major Canadian law firm

Diploma in Law Clerk studies from an accredited Ontario college or completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification

Experience working in a corporate database

Professionalism and ability to interact and effectively communicate with individuals at all levels

Ability to prioritize, multi-task, handle a fast-paced work environment and to deliver a high quality of work

Ability to exercise independent judgment and be a strong team player

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All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory verification of a Canadian criminal record check. Determination of the factors that constitute satisfactory verification is within the sole discretion of Bennett Jones.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Bennett Jones is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, 2005. If you require accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.