Corporate Law Clerk
Overview
Corporate Law ClerkOttawa
Our client, a well-established full-service law firm, is seeking an experienced Corporate Law Clerk to join its growing full-service practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional who enjoys working on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, transactions, resolutions and incorporations.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting lawyers and clients by maintaining corporate records, preparing transactional documents, and assisting with sophisticated corporate and tax-driven reorganizations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
This role will include:
- Reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing corporate minute books and records;
- Preparing and filing Articles of Incorporation, Amendment, Continuance, and Amalgamation;
- Preparing and filing extra-provincial registrations and related corporate filings across all Canadian jurisdictions;
- Drafting corporate resolutions and corresponding documentation;
- Preparing documentation relating to share and asset purchase transactions;
- Reviewing planning memoranda from lawyers and accountants relating to tax-driven corporate reorganizations and preparing the documentation required to implement proposed structures;
- Preparing and organizing corporate records, including share issuances, changes to directors, officers, shareholders, and registered offices;
- Maintaining and managing corporate minute books and records;
- Conducting legal and regulatory research related to corporate law matters;
- Preparing securities law documentation and completing filings through SEDAR+; and
- Communicating effectively with clients, lawyers and stakeholders.
Requirements:
You are the ideal candidate if you have/are:
- 5+ years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk, acquired in a law firm or In House;
- Completion of the ILCO Certification Program or a recognized Law Clerk diploma/program;
- Strong knowledge of federal and provincial corporate statutes and regulations;
- Transactional experience, including corporate reorganizations and business sales and acquisitions.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
- Reliable, client-focused, and able to work both independently and collaboratively; and
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management software for scheduling and document preparation
If this describes you, and you are interested in joining a growing, dynamic, team-oriented well established law firm that provides an attractive compensation and benefits package, send us your details.
We thank all applicants. Only those with the requisite experience will be considered.
AI may be used only for initial resume review. Other decisions are human-made. Salary is commensurate with experience.
City
Ottawa
Category
LEGAL SUPPORT
Practice Areas
Corporate - General
Work Type
Permanent / Full Time