Toronto | 5 + Years

Our client, a boutique law firm specializing in Corporate Law is seeking a Corporate/Commercial Law Clerk – who is passionate and experienced in the field of law. The ideal candidate must have the ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities, be organized, discreet, and detail oriented. The candidate is a self-motivated individual who enjoys being busy, able to work both independently and on a team. The firm successfully balances high standards of professionalism with a friendly and flexible work environment for its members.

Full-time position.

In person (100%- in-office, no Remote or Hybrid).

Overtime, occasionally, as required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

– Performs a variety of legal and administrative duties while coordinating and assisting lawyers with assigned matters;

– Conducts complex corporate reviews and other related due diligence in connection with transactions; recommends and drafts rectification materials;

– Prepares corporate structure charts;

– Prepares and files articles and corporate documentation relating to simple and complex incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations and dissolutions and other complex corporate transactions, particularly under the OBCA and CBCA;

– Prepares necessary documentation related to mergers, acquisitions, financings, asset purchases, Section 85(1) rollovers under the Income Tax Act and reorganizations;

– Prepares routine minute book documentation (e.g. annual meeting materials, change/directors/officers/registered office address/ dividends/share provisions, etc.) and makes necessary filings;

– Contributes to the development of precedents;

– Drafts share Provisions;

– Prepares and files business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations required by various provincial legislation;

– Prepares and files Annual returns, forms 1 and 2 as required;

– Monitors and communicates with lawyers with respect to ongoing corporate filings and other requirements;

– Consults with lawyers and assists in identifying necessary or appropriate corporate documentation, searches and filing in connection with transactions and other corporate requirements;

– Provides general support to lawyers in coordinating large transactions, drafting simple to complex closing documentation, conducting on-line searches, ordering reports and other matters relating to transactions;

– Establishes and manages direct client relationships;

– Proactively identifies issues and recommends solutions;

– Ensures all physical and electronic filing is organized and updated on a regular basis;

– Maintains Database directories for computerized records and hard legal files;

– Assembles document report books and index hyperlinking;

– Other duties as needed.

Requirements:

– Completion of law clerk program recognized by the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario;

– A Member in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario;

– 5+ years of experience as a Law Clerk in a corporate/commercial law firm;

-In depth knowledge and understanding of the corporate statutes, including Business Corporations Act (Ontario), Canada Business Corporations Act, Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and the Corporations Act (Ontario); legal procedures, and protocols;

– Maintaining and updating job knowledge and technical skills by identifying and participating in education opportunities;

-Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and PowerPoint;

– Familiarity with CosmoLex, CorpLink, Cyberbahn, Adobe Acrobat, iManage, Ecore, Appera and DocuSign;

-Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal, interpersonal and time management skills;

– A positive attitude and professional image; and

Benefits and advantages:

• Awesome management,
• Seasoned Professionals,
• Friendly and comfortable working environment,
• Great benefits: Extended Health Care, Life Insurance, Vision Care, Disability Insurance,
• Free underground parking,
• Company events, and
• TTC accessible office location (Dufferin St & Finch Ave West).

For more information or to submit your CV to kgauthier@zsa.ca reference #34041