Law Clerk

BPY Management (Canada) LP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Real Estate Group is seeking a law clerk/paralegal to join the funds team supporting global fund operations. You will manage entity databases, maintain legal documents, and assist with U.S.

and other jurisdictional filings while supporting governance and onboarding processes. The ideal candidate has a Law Clerk Diploma and 2–3 years of post-qualification experience, with excellent attention to detail and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the corporate entity database and ownership attestations.
• Maintain the legal document system and filing.
• Assist with entity formations, qualifications, and dissolutions as needed.
• Prepare tax forms (W-8s/W-9s) and related filings.
• Assist with bank account openings and onboarding with service providers.
• Support filings under U.S. securities laws.
• Draft operating agreements, resolutions, and loan documents.
• Support KYC and other information requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

PDF handling

Education

Law Clerk Diploma

Tools

Diligent

iManage

Job description

Location Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street Business - Real Estate

Brookfield 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 Culture Brookfield 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 Description The 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.

• Manage the corporate entity database, including initial entries and the bi-annual ownership attestation process, and assist in all other entity maintenance protocols
• Manage the legal document system and maintain organization of all legal documents
• Assist with U.S. and other jurisdictional entity formations and state qualifications, if required, and the dissolution of entities
• Apply for Employee Identification Numbers for domestic and foreign entities and Global Intermediary Identification Numbers, if required
• Prepare tax forms (W-8s/W-9s)
• Assist with bank account openings and onboarding entities with the fund administrator and other service providers
• Assist with filings required under U.S. securities laws
• Advise registered agent of any entity formations, name changes, conversions and dissolutions
• Draft initial operating agreements, resolutions and internal loan documents
• Respond to internal and external requests for information for KYC and other purposes
• Assist in preparing and maintaining structure charts
• Maintain D&O registers
• Assist in annual processes, ad hoc projects and corporate governance matters generally

Qualifications:

• Law Clerk Diploma
• Minimum of 2-3 years of post-qualification experience
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational, project and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF
• Fast learner with the ability to multi-task effectively while managing a robust workload in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Diligent corporate database (fka Blueprint) and/or iManage document management system a plus

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 CAD

Brookfield 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 Position

Brookfield 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.

Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager with over US$1 trillion of assets under management across real estate, infrastructure, renewable power and transition, private equity and credit. Brookfield owns and operates long-life assets and businesses, many of which form the backbone of the global economy. Utilizing its global reach, access to large-scale capital and operational expertise, Brookfield offers a range of alternative investment products to investors around the world—including public and private pension plans, endowments and foundations, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, insurance companies and private wealth investors.

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM) is a public company listed on the New York (NYSE: BAM) and Toronto (TSX: BAM) stock exchanges.

Brookfield Corporation is a public company listed on the New York (NYSE: BN) and Toronto (TSX: BN) stock exchanges.