Law Clerk - Corporate Secretarial & Securities (Toronto)

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto seeks a Law Clerk to support the Legal Department. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in drafting legal documents and a paralegal designation. Responsibilities include corporate secretarial tasks and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The position offers an opportunity to work closely with executives and manage corporate governance issues in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Proficiency with regulatory requirements such as CBCA and OBCA.
• Ability to understand and simplify legal terminology.

Responsibilities

• Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships.
• Provide corporate secretarial support to the Boards.
• Draft resolutions for corporate and securities matters.
• Ensure compliance with governing regulations and policies.

Skills

Paralegal, Law Clerk Designation preferred

Exceptional computer skills

Investment funds and securities knowledge

Good understanding of Canadian jurisdictions

Ability to draft legal documents and resolutions

Exceptional communication skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

Law Clerk certificate or Paralegal designation

Tools

MS Office (Sharepoint, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

EnGlobe

Diligent Boardbooks

Job description

A leading financial institution in Toronto seeks a Law Clerk to support the Legal Department. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in drafting legal documents and a paralegal designation. Responsibilities include corporate secretarial tasks and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The position offers an opportunity to work closely with executives and manage corporate governance issues in a dynamic environment.