Corporate Law Clerk - Permanent - 18154

LRO Staffing; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LRO Staffing supports a downtown Ottawa law firm in identifying an experienced Corporate Law Clerk for a full-time, permanent role. You will review minute books, prepare Articles and corporate documents, file provincial and federal records, and support transactions from start to finish while ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate statutes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of corporate law experience, Ontario law clerk certification or college program, and strong communication,

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk in a law firm or in-house.
• Completion of Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification or college program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with clients, counsel, and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of corporate statutes and transactional practice.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and summarize minute books and corporate records and draft filings.
• Prepare documents for Articles of Incorporation, Amendments, Continuances and more.
• Prepare and file extra-provincial documents for all Provinces in Canada.
• Prepare supporting documents for transactions, including corporate resolutions.
• Prepare documents for asset or share purchases and related corporate docs.
• Review memos on tax-related corporate reorganizations and prepare checklists.
• Prepare and organize corporate docs, issue shares, and update corporate records.
• Manage minute book records and corporate filings.
• Research applicable statutes and procedures in corporate law.
• Prepare securities law documents and file on SEDAR+.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Team player

Organized

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office 365

Legal research

Transactional experience

Education

Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification

College program in law clerks

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Closing Folders

MinuteBox

Job description

Our client is a law firm located in downtown Ottawa. They are looking for an experienced Corporate Law Clerk to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Review, analyze and summarize basic minute books and corporate records and recommend a course of action to rectify any deficiencies and draft necessary documentation
• Preparing documents for filing Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Amendment, Articles of Continuance, Articles of Amalgamation, including drafting of share provisions
• Preparing and filing of extra-provincial documents for all Provinces in Canada
• Preparing supporting documents for transaction including various corporate resolutions
• Prepare documents relating to purchase and sale of businesses (asset or shares) including preparation of required corporate documentation to complete transaction
• Review of accountant or lawyer planning memos with respect to tax related corporate reorganizations, preparation of document checklist and documents to effect proposed plan
• Prepare and organize corporate documents, including issuing shares; changes to corporate records such as registered office and changes of directors, officers and shareholders and supporting and ancillary documents
• Managing of minute book records
• Research and interpret legal and technical procedures, statutes and regulations applicable to corporate law
• Preparing documents relating to securities law and filing of documents on SEDAR+

About You

• Minimum of five (5) years experience gained as a Corporate Law Clerk in a law firm or in-house position
• Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification or college program
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a keen attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, external counsel, and colleagues
• Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with the ability to take initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Thorough Knowledge understanding and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes
• Extensive transactional experience
• Strong computer skills and experience with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office 365 (including Word, Excel, Outlook), Closing Folders and MinuteBox
• Ability to work independently, following instructions with minimal supervision
• Highly organized and ability to prioritize work
• A strong team player; demonstration of positive work ethic
• Ability to multi-task and handle a fast-paced work environment

About the Job

Salary will depend on experience, but is likely to fall within the $50,000 to $80,000/year range. Benefits will be offered. This position requires onsite attendance.

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.