Financial Services Law Clerk

Linds & Associates; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in downtown Toronto is seeking a Junior Financial Services Law Clerk. The successful candidate will manage due diligence searches, assist in drafting essential legal documents, and maintain communication with various stakeholders. Ideal applicants are detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills, with a background in Financial Services Law.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Financial Services / Banking Law Clerk.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Completion of a Law Clerk program and membership in good standing with the Institute.

Responsibilities

• Order and review due diligence searches including PPSA, UCC, and corporate searches.
• Assist with drafting closing agendas, resolutions, and summary letters under lawyer supervision.
• Liaise with clients and external agents for documentation coordination.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Detail-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Post-secondary Law Clerk program

Membership in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

CorpLink

eCore

PPSA Canada

Adobe Acrobat

DocuSign

Job description

Financial Services Law Clerk - Permanent Position in Toronto, Ontario

Location: Downtown Toronto

Our outstanding client, a full-service law firm located in the core of downtown Toronto, known for their excellent work environment, is growing!

They are seeking a Junior Financial Services Law Clerk to join their team.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, but all levels of experience will be considered.

Responsibilities:

1. Order, review, and report on due diligence searches, including PPSA, UCC, and other corporate, lien, and related searches.
2. Assist with drafting closing agendas, officer’s certificates, resolutions, PPSA / UCC search summary letters, reporting letters, notices of assignment of tax credits, and PPSA estoppels under the supervision of a lawyer.
3. Liaise with law clerks, lawyers, clients, external agents, local counsel, third-party service providers, and governmental agencies as required.
4. Coordinate with borrower’s counsel regarding closing documentation.
5. Prepare and register PPSA liens in appropriate jurisdictions.
6. Maintain transaction record books and update client forms and precedents.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Financial Services / Banking Law Clerk.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking initiative where appropriate.
• Successful completion of a post-secondary Law Clerk program and membership in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite, CorpLink, eCore, PPSA Canada, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign.