Senior Corporate Law Clerk

Blaney McMurtry LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier law firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Corporate Law Clerk to support their Corporate Services team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of corporate law, including OBCA and CBCA, with experience in handling complex corporate transactions. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment in the heart of Toronto's financial district.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of corporate law and related acts.
• Proficient in handling incorporations and other corporate matters.
• Experience with due diligence and corporate searching.

Responsibilities

• Handle incorporations, amendments, and dissolutions.
• Draft meeting materials for directors and shareholders.
• Conduct due diligence reviews on corporate minute books.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of OBCA, CBCA, CIA, LP Act

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Mentoring junior clerks

Job description

Overview

SENIOR CORPORATE LAW CLERK CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Based in the heart of Toronto's financial district, Blaney McMurtry is one of Canada's premier law firms. Recognized and ranked as leaders in our field, it is in our DNA to deliver efficient, practical legal services to support our clients' businesses. We seek exceptional individuals who take pride in their work and know the importance of excellent client service. We currently have an opening in our Corporate Services team for a Senior Corporate Law Clerk.

Responsibilities

• Extensive knowledge of OBCA, CBCA, CIA, LP Act
• Incorporations, amendments, dissolutions, revivals, wind-ups, continuances, amalgamations (long and short forms) both provincial and federal, and professional incorporations
• Domestic and foreign extra-provincial registrations and licences
• Tax re-organizations and rollovers, corporate reorganizations and closings, asset / share purchase and sale transactions, financings, and estate freezes
• Drafting share provision
• Preparation of director and shareholder meeting materials
• Due diligence reviews on minute books and related rectification documents
• Corporate searching knowledge
• Ability to work independently with strong follow up skills
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to work on multiple files with multiple lawyers
• Experience training and mentoring junior clerks

Application process

Our online application will give you the option to apply to this role as a complete candidate – not just a resume. The application will assess your qualifications, personality traits and workplace preferences, and should take about 10–15 minutes to complete. It’s optional to do, and you will get a copy of your assessment when you’re done by logging into the application tool. Interested Candidates should apply here.

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.

If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us with the “Need Help” button in the application. Blaney McMurtry is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest.