Senior Law Clerk, Corporate Services (Hybrid)

Gowling WLG; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Ottawa seeks a Senior Law Clerk for its Business Law Department. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of legal experience in Ontario, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Responsibilities include drafting legal documentation, evaluating cases, and liaising with clients on corporate matters. This position offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage from day one, vacation days, and hybrid work flexibility.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health coverage

20 vacation days

Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks

Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years legal experience as a Law Clerk/Paralegal in Ontario.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude to coach and mentor junior associates and law clerks.

Responsibilities

• Draft documentation including articles of incorporation and purchase agreements.
• Evaluate files and determine appropriate processes.
• Act as liaison with clients for corporate matters.

Skills

Legal experience

Communication skills

Mentoring

Legal terminology knowledge

Document analysis

Tools

Athennian

EnAct

GlobalAct

ALF

Job description

A prestigious law firm in Ottawa seeks a Senior Law Clerk for its Business Law Department. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of legal experience in Ontario, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Responsibilities include drafting legal documentation, evaluating cases, and liaising with clients on corporate matters. This position offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage from day one, vacation days, and hybrid work flexibility.