Corporate Law Clerk

Job summary

The role involves drafting corporate legal documentation, maintaining minute books, and managing corporate records and registers. The clerk will also assist with complex corporate transactions, including reorganizations, financings, and asset purchase agreements.

Job details

Corporate Law Clerk You know corporate law. Now we want to find you a firm that knows how to use that experience. Our Client is a highly regarded law firm with a strong corporate practice, a genuinely approachable team, and a culture where people tend to stick around. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a varied mix of corporate matters, take ownership of your files, and work closely with lawyers who value the expertise a strong clerk brings to the table. The firm offers competitive compensation, a solid benefits package, and a professional environment without the overly corporate feel. If you’re looking for a place where you can do interesting work, be trusted to get on with it, and still enjoy the people you work with, we’d love to hear from you. Salary: Up to $70K (Based on Experience) Key Responsibilities Draft and prepare corporate legal documentation relating to annual resolutions, incorporations, amalgamations, financings, dissolutions, and other corporate transactions. Conduct minute book reviews and maintain corporate records, registers, and related documentation. Conduct corporate searches and analyze and summarize search results. Prepare and process registrations, discharges, and amendments relating to security interests under applicable PPSA legislation. Assist with corporate reorganizations and share and asset purchase transactions. Prepare and maintain closing checklists and transaction documentation. Review and draft closing documents, including resolutions, officers’ certificates, and other supporting documentation. Prepare closing books and draft reporting letters. Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic corporate records and minute books. Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of direct, relevant, and practical experience in corporate law. Experience with Minute Box is required. Law clerk certification is considered an asset. General knowledge of applicable corporate statutes and regulations, including the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA), Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA), and Personal Property Security Act (PPSA). Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong time-management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. Professional, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively under pressure. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Experience with electronic minute book databases is considered an asset. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team. To apply, please forward your resume to Zaheeda Merali, Manager – Law Clerk Division at zaheeda@cartelinc.com

What you’ll do

The role involves drafting corporate legal documentation, maintaining minute books, and managing corporate records and registers. The clerk will also assist with complex corporate transactions, including reorganizations, financings, and asset purchase agreements.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of practical experience in corporate law and proficiency with Minute Box software. A law clerk certification is considered an asset, along with strong knowledge of relevant corporate statutes like the CBCA and OBCA.

Benefits

• Solid benefits package

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Corporate law
• Minute book maintenance
• Legal documentation
• Corporate searches
• PPSA legislation
• Corporate reorganizations
• Closing checklists
• Minute Box
• CBCA
• OBCA
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Time-management
• Microsoft Office
• Word
• Excel

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative

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