EY Law - Senior Corporate Law Clerk - Toronto

EY; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Corporate Law Clerk to support their team in Toronto. The role involves drafting and reviewing corporate documents, ensuring compliance with legal regulations, and collaborating with corporate lawyers. Candidates should have extensive experience in corporate law and exceptional organizational and communication skills. Join EY to contribute to a better working world while advancing your legal career in a supportive and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Corporate Department of a law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate statutes and regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review corporate documents including amendments and incorporations.
• Conduct corporate searches and analyze search results.
• Collaborate with Corporate Lawyers to ensure legal compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Law Clerk Diploma

Tools

Corporate databases

Microsoft Office

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At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

As a Senior Corporate Law Clerk at EY Law LLP, you will be instrumental in ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of corporate documents while conducting high-level transactional work. Your expertise will help our firm and clients comply with all legal regulations, providing essential support in corporate governance and transactional matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and review a wide range of corporate documents related to incorporations, amalgamations, revivals, amendments, dissolutions, continuances, officer certificates, notarial certificates, annual resolutions, and more.
• Analyze and review accountant or lawyer planning memos concerning tax-related corporate reorganizations, preparing document checklists and drafting necessary documentation to implement proposed plans.
• Review purchase agreements and prepare closing agendas, along with the appropriate closing documentation required to complete share and asset purchase transactions and corporate finance transactions.
• Conduct thorough reviews of corporate minute books, preparing summaries of deficiencies and documentation to rectify any issues identified.
• Perform corporate searches and analyze/summarize search results to provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with Corporate Lawyers to address client inquiries and ensure that all legal documentation meets regulatory standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of corporate statutes and regulations to provide informed guidance to clients and colleagues.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Law Clerk Diploma from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of experience working within the Corporate Department of a law firm, with extensive transactional experience.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate statutes and regulations, with a proven track record in corporate governance and compliance.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex legal concepts clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work independently, following instructions with minimal supervision while demonstrating initiative.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and quality in all work produced.
• Proficiency in using corporate databases and document management systems.
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Calendar).
• A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with colleagues and clients alike.
  
  

What We Look For:

We seek dedicated professionals who are passionate about corporate law and committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess the confidence to influence and drive impactful legal strategies for leading organizations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

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EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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