Law Clerk - Corporate

Toronto, ON

Our client, a well known and highly regarded law firm located in North Toronto is hiring! They are looking to add an intermediate to senior Corporate Law Clerk to its Corporate Services Department.

The ideal candidate will have a broad-based knowledge of corporate law and practice, and possess the ability to work collaboratively with and delegate to team members. Working in our Corporate Services Department, you will be responsible for the full range of corporate activities, including the following:

Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation relating to routine and complex incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, dissolutions, changes in corporate structure and transactions governed by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and Canada Business Corporations Act;
Prepare documentation related to mergers, acquisitions, share/asset purchase and sale transactions and tax reorganizations, including but not limited to:
Corporate structure charts
Complex and multiple classes of shares
Rollover and share exchange documents
Prepare documentation related to corporate and real estate financings (especially borrower-side documents on large loan transactions);
Develop routine minute book documentation (i.e. annual resolutions, changes to directors, officers, registered office address, dividends, share provisions, etc.)
Formulate and file business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations, amendments and/or renewals
Prepare and file extra-provincial and territorial registrations, amendments and annual returns on behalf of corporations, partnerships and limited partnerships as required by the various provinces and territories
Prepare and file annual returns, Forms 1 and 2 as required by the Corporations Information Act (Ontario)
Perform a variety of substantive, complex and routine legal and administrative duties while coordinating and assisting lawyers with assigned matters
Conduct complex corporate reviews and related due diligence in connection with transactions; recommend and draft rectification materials
Ability to consult with lawyers and clients and assist in identifying necessary or appropriate corporate documentation, searches and filing requirements in connection with the completion of transaction and routine matters
Provide and/or coordinate support to lawyers in connection with large closing documents, searches, reports and other matters relating to transactions
Maintain corporate information in Fast Company database

To be eligible for this position, you will need to have the following:

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience relevant to the responsibilities above, preferably at a large law firm
Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
In depth knowledge and understanding of the corporate statutes
Superior computer skills, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office and Adobe
Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary
Professional demeanour and ability to interact and effectively communication with individuals at all levels
Detail oriented, self-motivated, good judgement and decision making with the ability to problem solve
Strong verbal and written communication
Superior administrative, organizational and time management skills

We thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Overtime pay

Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Extended health care
Paid time off
Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Linds & Associates

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