Senior Corporate Law Clerk

Fogler, Rubinoff LLP; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fogler, Rubinoff LLP is seeking a Senior Corporate Law Clerk to join their Corporate Services Department. The role involves managing corporate documents, ensuring compliance, and providing legal support, requiring a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a minimum of 10 years' experience. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible working conditions, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working schedules

Annual fitness allowance

RRSP matching program

Time Away from Work package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Corporate Law Clerk.
• Member in good standing with ILCO.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate statutes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to lawyers.
• Conduct complex corporate reviews and due diligence.
• Act as a mentor to junior clerks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Completion of Law Clerk program recognized by ILCO

Tools

Word

Outlook

Corporate Database

Job description

Why become a Fogler, Rubinoff (“FR”) team member?

At FR, one of our fundamental objectives is to keep our employees and their families healthy—physically, emotionally, and financially. To ensure the health and wellness of all our team members, we offer our Law Clerk, Staff and Support team members a comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, “flex” health care spending, disability insurance, a robust Employee and Family Assistance Program, an annual fitness allowance and an RRSP matching program.

All our team members enjoy flexible working schedules, and most positions are eligible to participate in our hybrid workplace structure, attending to the office 2-3 days per week. Our team members also receive a generous Time Away from Work package, including flexible paid Personal Time Off, Volunteer time, paid Birthday, Moving Day, and more.

We believe in recognizing and rewarding our team members through our Milestone Anniversary Bonus program and our monthly acknowledgement of service excellence through our peer-to-peer “FRecognition” program. All team members enjoy complimentary on-site breakfast and snacks twice a week and are invited to attend our annual events such as our Summer Gathering, Staff Appreciation Week, and our Holiday party.

We support continued professional development and encourage professional and personal growth through our “FR Academy”, a learning management system offering a variety of online educational modules that cater to enhancing our internal training and learning culture.

Senior Corporate Law Clerk Job Description:

Our firm is seeking a Senior Corporate Law Clerk to join our Corporate Services Department. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities independently and collaboratively.

You will play a key role in processing corporate documents, handling high-level transactions, and ensuring regulatory compliance while providing essential support to our Firm and Clients in corporate governance and transactional matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Legal and Administrative Support:

• Provide legal and administrative support to lawyers by coordinating transactions, drafting documents, conducting searches, and preparing reports.
• Assist in identifying and managing corporate documentation, filings, and compliance requirements while maintaining communication with lawyers on ongoing matters.

Corporate Documentation and Compliance:

• Conduct complex corporate reviews, due diligence and drafting rectification materials.
• Draft and attend to filing documents for incorporations, amendments, mergers, acquisitions, financings, and reorganizations under OBCA and CBCA.
• Conduct minute book review and draft routine minute book documentation.
• Prepare and file business names, partnerships, and limited partnership registrations.
• File annual returns and required corporate forms under the Corporations Information Act (Ontario).
• Contribute to precedent development and the ability to draft share provisions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the ISC requirements

Leadership and Client Management:

• Act as a mentor and establish a training relationship with junior and intermediate clerks, fostering a respectful, collaborative learning environment within the team and serving as a role model.
• Establish and manage direct client relationships.
• Proactively identify issues and recommend solutions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Corporate Law Clerk.
• Completion of Law Clerk program recognized by the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO).
• A member in good standing with ILCO.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the corporate statutes.
• Superior administrative, organizational and time management skills.
• Superior computer skills, including but not limited to Word, Outlook, and Corporate Database.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Superior research and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, hardworking and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision from lawyer and possesses a team player attitude.
• Professional demeanour with the ability to interact and effectively communicate with individuals at all levels.

Want to join our FR team?

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume in confidence to [e-mail]. Please let us know how you found our job posting in your e-mail. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Fogler, Rubinoff LLP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Fogler, Rubinoff LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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