Law Clerk

Brookfield Asset Management Inc; Brookfield; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. seeks a law clerk/paralegal to join the Real Estate Group's funds team. You will manage entity databases, maintain legal documents, assist with formations, and prepare tax forms related to domestic and foreign entities.

Responsibilities include KYC support, drafting operating agreements, and maintaining governance records in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Law Clerk Diploma required with 2–3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDFs.
• Experience with Diligent/Blueprint and/or iManage is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate entity database entries and bi-annual ownership attestations.
• Maintain and organize the legal document system and files.
• Assist with entity formations, state qualifications and dissolutions.
• Prepare tax forms (W-8s/W-9s) and aid with relevant filings.
• Support KYC requests and respond to information inquiries.
• Draft operating agreements, resolutions, and internal loan documents.
• Maintain D&O registers and assist with governance matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Fast learner

Education

Law Clerk Diploma

Tools

Diligent (Blueprint)

iManage

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

LocationBrookfield Place - 181 Bay StreetBusiness - Real EstateBrookfield Real Estate Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups. The Real Estate Group is one of the world's largest investors in real estate, with a global portfolio that includes office, retail, multifamily, logistics, hospitality and alternative real estate assets on five continents. The Group owns and operates approximately $268 billion of assets representing the most iconic properties in the world’s most dynamic markets. We seek to generate value by leveraging our operating expertise and focusing on our core real estate capabilities of leasing, financing, development, design and construction as well as property and facilities management. For more information, visit https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/real-estate .Brookfield CultureBrookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.Job DescriptionThe law clerk/paralegal will be a member of the Real Estate Group’s funds team responsible for global fund legal operations and will support the legal team.Responsibilities:Manage the corporate entity database, including initial entries and the bi-annual ownership attestation process, and assist in all other entity maintenance protocolsManage the legal document system and maintain organization of all legal documentsAssist with U.S. and other jurisdictional entity formations and state qualifications, if required, and the dissolution of entitiesApply for Employee Identification Numbers for domestic and foreign entities and Global Intermediary Identification Numbers, if requiredPrepare tax forms (W-8s/W-9s)Assist with bank account openings and onboarding entities with the fund administrator and other service providersAssist with filings required under U.S. securities lawsAdvise registered agent of any entity formations, name changes, conversions and dissolutionsDraft initial operating agreements, resolutions and internal loan documentsRespond to internal and external requests for information for KYC and other purposesAssist in preparing and maintaining structure chartsMaintain D&O registersAssist in annual processes, ad hoc projects and corporate governance matters generallyQualifications:Law Clerk DiplomaMinimum of 2-3 years of post-qualification experienceExceptional attention to detailStrong organizational, project and time management skillsExcellent interpersonal, written and verbal skillsProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDFFast learner with the ability to multi-task effectively while managing a robust workload in a fast-paced environmentExperience with Diligent corporate database (fka Blueprint) and/or iManage document management system a plusSalary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 CADBrookfield is committed to maintaining a positive work environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.Position Opening Reason:New PositionBrookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe, respectful; our shared success depends on it. We do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicant information is collected and handled in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. As part of this commitment, we provide barrier-free and accessible employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and applicable human rights legislation. If you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.