Toronto | 3-5 Years

Our client has a unique and dynamic culture.  They are seeking a team member who has a long-term focus and whose values align with our clients Attributes of a Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Our client is committed to the development of their people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

The Corporate Law Clerk will be a member of the private real estate funds group and will support the legal team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the corporate database and assist with the bi-annual attestation process
• Manage legal document system and maintain organization of all legal documents which will include saving documents in accordance with BPG’s file naming convention
• Respond to requests for documents and to specific requests for information contained therein which will include preparing certified copies of D&O registers for KYC purposes
• Assist with arranging for execution of documents and co-ordinating signature pages
• Preparing redacted operating agreements
• Assist with U.S. entity formations and state qualifications, if required; co-ordinate offshore entity formations with outside counsel
• Apply for Employee Identification Numbers for domestic and foreign entities
• Assist with bank account openings and onboarding entities with the fund administrator
• Advise registered agent of any entity formations, name changes, conversions and dissolutions; co-ordinate payment of invoices
• Respond to queries from other business groups

Qualifications:

• Law Clerk Diploma
• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Fast learner with the ability to multi-task effectively while managing a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in corporate database and document management system entries and maintenance
• Experience with Diligent corporate database (fka Blueprint) and/or iManage document management system a plus

For more information or to submit your CV to kgauthier@zsa.ca reference #32982