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:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
