Legal jobs in Singapore

Position Title: Legal Assistant

Location: Toronto

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Working Model: Hybrid (2–3 days in office)

Positions Available: 1

Possibility of Extension: Yes

Potential for Full-Time Conversion: Yes

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and attend Board of Directors and Committee meetings for subsidiaries.
• Draft legal documents for corporate activities including incorporations, registrations, dividend payments, amalgamations, and dissolutions.
• Manage government filings and monitor annual corporate compliance.
• Maintain corporate records and internal databases.
• Develop and oversee systems for information management and data integrity.
• Prepare materials and logistical support for board and committee meetings.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to corporate records and legal agreements.
• Support strategic initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research, compile data, and draft reports.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Operate independently on a variety of complex tasks.

Qualifications:

Junior Candidate Requirements:

• 2–3 years of experience as a Law Clerk (not a Paralegal).
• College Law Clerk Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience within a corporate law firm or in-house legal department at a publicly listed company.

General Requirements:

• Eligible for membership in the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Ontario Business Corporations Act, Canada Business Corporations Act, Corporations Information Act).
• Proficient in legal procedures, corporate filings, and document preparation.
• Advanced skills in MS Office, corporate databases (GEMS or similar), Diligent Board Portal (or similar), and other legal tech tools.

Interview Process:

• Junior Candidates: 2 interview rounds (one ideally in person)