Corporate Law Clerk (Mid-Level)

WeirFoulds LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

WeirFoulds LLP in Toronto is seeking an experienced Law Clerk to provide legal support to the Corporate Practice Group on a broad range of corporate matters. You will prepare and maintain corporate records, draft and file documents, and coordinate multi-jurisdiction filings and renewals.

You will assist with mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, financings and due diligence, maintain minute books, and liaise with clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with a Law Clerk designation.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience.
• Some experience supporting securities law matters and related transactions.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
• Strong computer related skills including legal software and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge and experience with MinuteBox would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and maintain corporate documents including articles, amendments, resolutions, minutes, bylaws and other documents.
• Maintain and organize minute books, registers and other corporate records.
• Conduct and coordinate corporate filings, searches, registrations and renewals, including across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain and update corporate organizational charts and entity management platforms.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, financings and other transactions with due diligence, minute book reviews, regulatory filings, document preparation and other transaction support.
• Conduct legal research on corporate law statutes, regulations and case law to support lawyers in their work.
• Act as a liaison with clients, accountants, counsel, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders on corporate matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate laws.
• Mentor and support lawyers, legal assistants and law clerks on corporate clerk matters as required.
• Develop and implement best practices for document management, compliance tracking and process improvement.
• Collaborate with Business Services teams (Finance, IT, Operations) as required.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Prioritization

Independent work

Multitasking

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Client service

Education

Law Clerk designation

Tools

MinuteBox

Microsoft 365

Job description

The successful candidate will provide legal support and work in close collaboration with the Corporate Practice Group lawyers on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. The scope of work will include preparing and maintaining corporate records and minute books; drafting and filing corporate documents; coordinating corporate filings, searches, registrations and renewals across multiple jurisdictions; supporting mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, financings and other transactions; conducting due diligence and minute book reviews; liaising with clients, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders; maintaining entity management platforms and corporate organizational charts; ensuring compliance with applicable corporate laws and filing requirements; and providing guidance and support to lawyers, legal assistants and law clerks as required.

Required Qualifications & Education

• Post-secondary education with a Law Clerk designation
• At least 8 to 10 years of relevant experience
• Some experience supporting securities law matters and related transactions
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
  
• Strong computer related skills including legal software and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge and experience with MinuteBox would be an asset

Skills

• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and within tight timelines
• Ability to multi-task and balance the priorities assigned
• Eagerness to learn and further develop skills as a Law Clerk
• Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent team player
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to deal with clients
• Excellent attention to detail and diligent proofreading skills
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Passionate about providing quality service and work product to clients

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and maintain corporate documents including articles, amendments, resolutions, minutes, bylaws and other documents.
• Maintain and organize minute books, registers and other corporate records.
• Conduct and coordinate corporate filings, searches, registrations and renewals, including across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain and update corporate organizational charts and entity management platforms.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, financings and other transactions with due diligence, minute book reviews, regulatory filings, document preparation and other transaction support.
• Conduct legal research on corporate law statutes, regulations and case law to support lawyers in their work.
• Act as a liaison with clients, accountants, counsel, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders on corporate matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate laws.
• Mentor and support lawyers, legal assistants and law clerks on corporate clerk matters as required.
• Develop and implement best practices for document management, compliance tracking and process improvement.
• Collaborate with Business Services teams (Finance, IT, Operations) as required.

At WeirFoulds, we pride ourselves on providing the highest level of service to our clients. As such, it is essential for applicants to be self-starters, dedicated to entrepreneurialism including client service, client development and the building and strengthening of client relationships. If you would like to be part of this dynamic team, and enjoy working in a collegial environment, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

This role is a new position.

The target salary range for this position is $105,000 to $125,000, commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

WeirFoulds welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We recognize the need to demonstrate equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do, and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.

Accommodations in accordance with applicable laws are available for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Team at [e-mail].

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.