Law Clerk

Ford Motor Company; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company located in Oakville, ON is seeking a Law Clerk to support its legal team. Responsibilities include managing corporate minute books, coordinating loan documentation, providing support for legal initiatives, and conducting legal reviews of marketing materials. Candidates should have a Law Clerk Diploma and 3+ years of related experience.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity commitment

Accommodations for disabilities available

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Corporate or Litigation Law Clerk.
• Familiar with federal and provincial corporate statutes and procedures.
• Proof of degree completion and/or Education Credential Assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate minute books and assist with Board meetings.
• Coordinate documentation for loans and credit lines to dealers.
• Support legal, treasury, and tax initiatives.
• Conduct initial legal review of marketing materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Critical assessment of legal issues

Multitasking

Understanding of corporate governance

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Law Clerk Diploma

Tools

Legal practice management software

Legal research platforms

Job description

Ford Credit Company Canada (FCCC) is seeking a Law Clerk to join its Legal team located at our corporate headquarters in Oakville, ON.

The successful candidate will be highly organized with a strong desire to learn and will provide essential support to FCCC's Legal team.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Law Clerk Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years' experience as a Corporate or Litigation Law Clerk (private practice or in-house)
• Understanding of corporate governance, finance, and commercial lending documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, legal practice management software, and legal research platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to navigate legal databases and assess legal issues critically
• Capability to manage multiple priorities and maintain meticulous records
• Familiarity with federal and provincial corporate statutes and procedures
• Knowledge of corporate secretarial practices and minute book management
• Experience with financial services legal documentation is a plus

Applicants must provide proof of degree completion and, if obtained outside Canada, an Education Credential Assessment showing Canadian equivalency.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford Credit Company Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please inform Human Resources if needed.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Ford Credit Company Canada does not sponsor work permits.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities include:

• Corporate Secretarial Support: Manage corporate minute books, filings, license renewals, and maintain officer/director records. Assist with organizing Board and Committee meetings, including notices, financial statements, and meeting materials. Prepare corporate resolutions and consents.
• Dealer Loan Documentation: Coordinate with external counsel on documentation for loans and credit lines to dealers, support mortgage and construction loan documentation.
• Project Assistance: Support legal, treasury, and tax initiatives; liaise with external counsel on Canadian corporate matters.
• Funding Transaction Support: Assist with Canadian funding transactions, document review, signatures, and corporate filings.
• Marketing Material Review: Conduct initial legal review of marketing materials and communications.
• Procedure Review: Review procedures for the Customer Service Centre and dealer financing correspondence.
• Originations Support: Provide support to the Originations team regarding contract inquiries.
• Legal Department Support: Administrative support and project assistance to the VP-Legal and legal department.