Top Benefits
About the role
ABOUT GOWLING WLG At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.
Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered.We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - Raise the Bar Thrive Together, Embrace Differences.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our Firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help our Firm members reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Our Firm’s diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.
PROFILE Based in the Ottawa office, we are seeking a Senior Law Clerk for our Business Law Department to join our Corporate Services team to practice primarily in the not-for-profit area along with some limited for-profit work requiring the proficiency of a Senior Law Clerk.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- In the not-for-profit role, independently drafts a variety of not-for-profit documentation under each of the CNCA and the ONCA, including articles of incorporation, articles of amendment (including transitional amendments under the ONCA), restated articles of incorporation, dissolutions, revivals, by-laws (including those containing more complex director qualifications and multiple classes of membership), organizational documents, annual documents, minutes of meetings, notices of director and member meetings, meeting agendas, chairperson scripts, codes and policies, closing agendas, corporate compliance charts, minute book reviews and rectifications, asset purchase and amalgamation agreements and related documents, and correspondence, all to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file.
- In the limited for-profit role, independently drafts a variety of documentation, including articles of incorporation and amendments, articles of amalgamation, tax driven reorganizations, dissolutions, minute book reviews and rectifications, share and asset purchase agreements and related agreements and documents, and correspondence to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file, in accordance with applicable legislation, governing regulations and/or corporate governance documents.
- Evaluates the file to review facts, determine appropriate processes and plans the steps necessary for the conduct of the file, ensuring critical deadlines are identified and met.
- Provides corporate secretarial services to various clients, including attending meetings to take minutes.
- Often acts as the frontline liaison with the client for corporate matters connected with their file.
- Undertakes to train and mentor junior associates, law clerks and students within the Corporate Services team and the Business Law Department.
- Ability to work well in a team environment, employing good communication and social skills.
- Knowledge of and experience with the PPSA would be of interest.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 10 years legal experience as a Law Clerk/Paralegal in the Province of Ontario, 5 of which should be in the not-for-profit area.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Aptitude to coach, train and mentor junior associates, law clerks and students.
- Ability to provide guidance and direction to professionals, law clerks and legal administrative assistants.
- Knowledgeable about current relevant legislation and government regulations including each of the CNCA, the ONCA, the OBCA and the CBCA.
- In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
- Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
- Ability to produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines.
- Ability to prioritize and to redefine priorities as and when necessary.
- Experience with Athennian or similar corporate database such as EnAct, GlobalAct or ALF is an asset.
Benefits/Perks Gowling WLG’s total rewards program is designed to foster a culture where high performance and personal well-being go hand-in-hand. We support your career and life with:
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
- Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
- 15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
- Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment)
- Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
- Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
- Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
- Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more
Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are in need of accommodation or support at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.
About Gowling WLG
Top Benefits
About the role
ABOUT GOWLING WLG At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.
Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered.We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - Raise the Bar Thrive Together, Embrace Differences.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our Firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help our Firm members reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Our Firm’s diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.
PROFILE Based in the Ottawa office, we are seeking a Senior Law Clerk for our Business Law Department to join our Corporate Services team to practice primarily in the not-for-profit area along with some limited for-profit work requiring the proficiency of a Senior Law Clerk.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- In the not-for-profit role, independently drafts a variety of not-for-profit documentation under each of the CNCA and the ONCA, including articles of incorporation, articles of amendment (including transitional amendments under the ONCA), restated articles of incorporation, dissolutions, revivals, by-laws (including those containing more complex director qualifications and multiple classes of membership), organizational documents, annual documents, minutes of meetings, notices of director and member meetings, meeting agendas, chairperson scripts, codes and policies, closing agendas, corporate compliance charts, minute book reviews and rectifications, asset purchase and amalgamation agreements and related documents, and correspondence, all to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file.
- In the limited for-profit role, independently drafts a variety of documentation, including articles of incorporation and amendments, articles of amalgamation, tax driven reorganizations, dissolutions, minute book reviews and rectifications, share and asset purchase agreements and related agreements and documents, and correspondence to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file, in accordance with applicable legislation, governing regulations and/or corporate governance documents.
- Evaluates the file to review facts, determine appropriate processes and plans the steps necessary for the conduct of the file, ensuring critical deadlines are identified and met.
- Provides corporate secretarial services to various clients, including attending meetings to take minutes.
- Often acts as the frontline liaison with the client for corporate matters connected with their file.
- Undertakes to train and mentor junior associates, law clerks and students within the Corporate Services team and the Business Law Department.
- Ability to work well in a team environment, employing good communication and social skills.
- Knowledge of and experience with the PPSA would be of interest.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 10 years legal experience as a Law Clerk/Paralegal in the Province of Ontario, 5 of which should be in the not-for-profit area.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Aptitude to coach, train and mentor junior associates, law clerks and students.
- Ability to provide guidance and direction to professionals, law clerks and legal administrative assistants.
- Knowledgeable about current relevant legislation and government regulations including each of the CNCA, the ONCA, the OBCA and the CBCA.
- In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
- Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
- Ability to produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines.
- Ability to prioritize and to redefine priorities as and when necessary.
- Experience with Athennian or similar corporate database such as EnAct, GlobalAct or ALF is an asset.
Benefits/Perks Gowling WLG’s total rewards program is designed to foster a culture where high performance and personal well-being go hand-in-hand. We support your career and life with:
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
- Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
- 15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
- Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment)
- Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
- Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
- Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
- Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more
Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are in need of accommodation or support at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.