Law Clerk - Corporate Law

barristonlaw; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barriston Law in Barrie, Ontario, seeks a Corporate Law Clerk to join our first B‑Corp certified firm. Hybrid work option available.

The role focuses on corporate transactions, restructurings, and ongoing maintenance, supporting clients and colleagues with precision. The ideal candidate holds a Law Clerk Diploma, has 5+ years' corporate experience, and demonstrates meticulous attention to detail, superb organizational skills, and a client‑centered work ethic.

Qualifications

• Law Clerk Diploma from an accredited institution.
• at least 5 years of experience in Corporate law.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills and client service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Complete asset and share transactions, including corporate searches and security registrations.
• Draft, review, and finalize agreements and supporting closing documents; assist with closing payouts.
• Perform corporate reorganizations and maintenance (incorporations, amalgamations, continuances, amendments, dissolutions).
• Handle Federal and Provincial corporate filings (Ontario Business Registry).
• Meet with clients and referral sources to provide high-quality service and build relationships.
• Provide general administrative support for files, including billing and filing systems.
• Mentor and support colleagues on corporate matters while handling financing transactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Client-focused

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal skills

Education

Law Clerk Diploma

Tools

Teraview

Job description

Do you want to work for the first B-Corp certified law firm in Ontario and feel a sense of purpose in your work?

At Barriston Law, we make a difference in the lives of our clients, communities, and co-workers by cultivating positive connections every day. We deliver peace of mind as we serve our clients with results-driven legal advice.

We have a position available within our dynamic and growing firm for a Corporate Law Clerk in our Barrie location.This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid arrangement.

The ideal candidate will have a Law Clerk Diploma from an accredited institution, at least 5 years of experience in Corporate, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a client-focused attitude with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities of this role include:

• Completing asset and share transactions, including conducting and reviewing corporate searches; attending to security registrations; drafting, reviewing and finalizing agreements and supporting closing documents; attending to closing payouts and reporting.
• Completing corporate reorganizations and restructurings, including drafting rollover and exchange agreements, security documents, share transfer documents, promissory notes and corporate resolutions.
• Managing ongoing corporate maintenance including incorporations, amalgamations, continuances, amendments and dissolutions.

• Completing Federal and Provincial Corporate Filings including knowledge of the Ontario Business Registry.

• Meeting with and interacting with clients and referral sources, placing a high value on client service and relationship building.
• Performing general administrative support related to all files including opening files, preparation of accounts and client billings, processing payments, calendar maintenance and maintaining an active filing system.
• Mentoring and supporting other team members in developing knowledge and skills related to corporate matters.
• Completing commercial financing transactions from both a lender and borrower side.
• Knowledge of Teraview would be an asset.

The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to assist in resolving complex problems as required. Working in a team environment with experienced Law Clerks, Assistants, and Lawyers, you will be responsible for handling work related to corporate matters. A great attitude and an emphasis on client experience is a must. Program-specific IT training will be provided through our in-house IT staff, as required, on an ongoing basis.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a salary, comprehensive benefits, pension plan, paid sick days, and annual vacation.

Barriston Law values the benefits a diverse workforce brings to our practice. We strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and people who identify with a disability. If we can offer you any accommodations through the hiring process, please let us know. Additionally, if you have any suggestions on how we can make hiring more accessible, please contact our Human Resources Department.