Corporate Law Clerk - Permanent - 18154

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

LRO Staffing in Ottawa is assisting a downtown law firm in hiring an experienced Corporate Law Clerk for a full-time, permanent position. The role involves reviewing and summarizing minute books, drafting essential corporate documents, and filing Articles of Incorporation and related items.

The successful candidate will have at least five years in corporate law, ILCO certification or a college program, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience as a Corporate Law Clerk in a law firm or in-house.
• Completion of ILCO Certification or college program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and summarize minute books and corporate records and draft necessary documents.
• Prepare and file Articles of Incorporation, Amendments, Continuances, and related share provisions.
• Prepare and file extra-provincial documents for all Provinces in Canada.
• Prepare supporting documents for transactions including corporate resolutions.
• Handle documents for asset or share purchases and complete corporate documentation.
• Review planning memos regarding tax-related corporate reorganizations and prepare checklists.
• Organize corporate documents, issue shares, and update directors and officers records.
• Manage minute book records and conduct corporate research on statutes.
• Prepare documents relating to securities law and SEDAR+ filings.

Skills

Corporate law

Legal research

Document drafting

Attention to detail

Client communication

Team player

Education

ILCO Certification

College program

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Closing Folders

MinuteBox

Job description

About The Opportunity

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

The successful candidate will have the following:

• 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.