Law Clerk - Corporate

Aird & Berlis LLP; Toronto; Sur place; CAD 90 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation and benefits

Résumé du poste

Aird & Berlis LLP in Toronto seeks a Corporate Law Clerk to join our Corporate Services team. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of corporate statutes, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities include preparing and filing articles, closing documents, minute books, and registrations across jurisdictions; assisting lawyers with closing matters; and ensuring timely compliance and status certificates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk.
• Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification.
• Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario.
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and file corporate documents relating to incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, dissolutions under Ontario and federal acts.
• Prepare closing documents and assist lawyers with post closing matters.
• Prepare routine minute book documentation and filings for directors/officers.
• Compose and file business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations.
• Prepare and file annual/initial returns and notices as required by law.
• Review and summarize minute books and corporate records; draft remedial documentation.
• Obtain Certificates of Status/Compliance.
• Take initiative and maintain confidentiality.

Connaissances

Corporate law knowledge

Microsoft 365

MinuteBox

CorpLink

eCore

Adobe Acrobat

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Formation

Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification

Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario

Outils

MinuteBox

CorpLink

eCore

Adobe Acrobat

Description du poste

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s and Vancouver’s financial districts. With over 280 lawyers, business advisors and patent agents, we serve clients across Canada and globally.

What We Believe In:

The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued, respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other, the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional, supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things: client service, your career and your life.

What We are Looking For:

Aird & Berlis LLP has an existing vacancy for a Corporate Law Clerk to join our Corporate Services department. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of Corporate law, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation relating to simple/complex incorporations, organizations, amendments, continuances to/from other jurisdictions, short and long form amalgamations, dissolutions under the governed by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), Canada Business Corporations Act, Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and the Corporations Act (Ontario)
• Prepare simple and complex closing documents, namely resolutions approving share and asset sale transactions, officer certificates, directions and assist lawyers with post closing matters, as may be required
• Prepare routine minute book documentation (i.e. annual meeting materials, changes in directors/officers/registered office, dividends, share provisions, etc.) and make necessary filings
• Compose and file business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations as required by provincial legislation
• Prepare and file extra-provincial and territorial registrations, amendments and annual returns on behalf of corporations, partnerships and limited partnerships as required by the various provinces and territories
• Prepare and file annual returns, initial returns and notices as required by the Corporations Information Act (Ontario) and Canada Business Corporations Act
• Review, analyze and summarize basic/complex minute books and corporate records and recommend a course of action to rectify any deficiencies and draft necessary remedial documentation
• Obtain Certificates of Status/Compliance
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Take initiative
• Confidential

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk
• Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
• Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge, understanding and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes
• Microsoft 365 Suite of Applications, MinuteBox, CorpLink, eCore and Adobe Acrobat
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities as required
• Ability to problem solve
• Good judgment and decision making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Detailed

Compensation:

Thesalary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity.

Why You Should Apply:

• Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel
• Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
• Wellness programs

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.

We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Aird & Berlis LLP is committed to providing equal access to employment. If you require accommodation, please contact [e-mail] and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.