Senior Corporate Law Clerk
Overview
Our client, a well-established law firm in Toronto, is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Law Clerk to join its team.The successful candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, ideally gained within a mid-sized or large law firm, and will be comfortable managing corporate matters independently from start to finish.This is a great opportunity for a detail-driven clerk who enjoys client contact and wants to work across multiple jurisdictions and seeks to further develop within a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and supportive environment.
Responsibilities
The role will include:
- Providing comprehensive support to lawyers within the firm's practice;
- Independently managing corporate matters from initial instructions through to completion, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable legal requirements;
- Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining corporate documents, including resolutions, agreements, registers, and minute books;
- Assisting with incorporations, amalgamations, reorganizations, continuances, dissolutions, and other corporate transactions;
- Preparing and filing corporate documents, annual returns, and other required filings with relevant regulatory authorities;
- Conducting corporate searches, due diligence reviews, and preparing related reports and documentation;
- Assisting lawyers with corporate transactions, including preparing closing documents, organizing closing agendas, and maintaining transaction records;
- Maintaining and updating corporate records, minute books, and corporate databases;
- Coordinating with lawyers, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure corporate matters are completed accurately and within established deadlines;
- Supporting lawyers on a variety of corporate and commercial matters; and
- Managing multiple files and competing priorities while maintaining a high level of organization, attention to detail, and independence.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- 8+ years of experience working as a Corporate Law Clerk,
- Law Clerk diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience;
- Strong knowledge of corporate law procedures, documentation, and applicable corporate legislation;
- Demonstrated experience handling corporate transactions and maintaining corporate records;
- Proven ability to manage corporate matters independently from start to finish with minimal supervision;
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A collaborative and proactive approach, combined with strong problem-solving skills;
This is an active opening for a current role.
The expected compensation range is: $80,000-$100,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Total compensation will include base salary and other benefits.
AI may be used only for initial resume review. All other decisions are human-made.
We appreciate all candidates who take time to apply, however, only candidates with the requisite experience will be contacted.
City
Toronto- Hybrid
Category
LEGAL SUPPORT
Practice Areas
Corporate - General
Work Type
Permanent / Full Time