Legal Clerk

Definity; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Corporate Law Clerk. In this role, you will provide support for governance and regulatory matters, coordinate meetings, and draft corporate documents. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a corporate law environment and possess strong communication skills. The salary range for this position is between $58,100 and $106,900 CAD, reflecting our commitment to competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a corporate law clerk within a Canadian financial institution, law firm or public company.
• Expert knowledge of preparation of corporate minutes and maintenance of minute books.
• Previous experience being involved in the corporate secretarial function for a Canadian financial institution, and/or publicly traded company, is highly-desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing support for governance, regulatory and corporate matters.
• Coordinating board, committee and shareholder meetings and materials.
• Drafting a variety of corporate documents including corporate minutes and resolutions.
• Assisting with preparation of corporate and commercial agreements.

Skills

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality management

Time management

Job description

What can you expect in this role?

• Providing support for various governance, regulatory and corporate matters, under the guidance of our General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
• Coordinating board, committee and shareholder meetings and materials
• Administration and maintenance of minute books, licensing processes and files, and corporate records
• Interacting with provincial and federal financial institution regulators concerning corporate licensing and related matters
• Assisting with SEDAR, SEDI and stock exchange filings
• Drafting a variety of corporate documents, including corporate minutes, resolutions, notices, etc.
• Assisting with preparation of corporate and commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements and routine contracts, as well as the completion of corporate transactions

What do you bring to the role?

• Ability to communicate professionally in both verbal and written exchanges with external and internal clients at all levels regarding needs and requests
• Propensity to maintain a composed, positive and confident attitude while working in a fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision
• Ability to work on confidential matters professionally with discretion
• Ability to manage timelines, adhere to schedules and manage processes
• A keen attention to detail
• Minimum 3 years experience as a corporate law clerk within a Canadian financial institution, law firm or public company
• Expert knowledge of preparation of corporate minutes and maintenance of minute books
• Previous experience being involved in the corporate secretarial function for a Canadian financial institution, and/or publicly traded company, is highly-desirable

High degree of proficiency with English required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.

Salary Scale: $58,100 - $106,900