Corporate Law Clerk
About the role
Our client is is recruiting a Corporate Law Clerk to join their team. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of Corporate law, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. This is an immediate vacancy located in downtown Toronto, ON.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation relating to simple/complex incorporations, organizations, amendments, continuances to/from other jurisdictions, short and long form amalgamations, dissolutions under the governed by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), Canada Business Corporations Act, Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and the Corporations Act (Ontario) Prepare simple and complex closing documents, namely resolutions approving share and asset sale transactions, officer certificates, directions and assist lawyers with post closing matters, as may be required Prepare routine minute book documentation (i.e. annual meeting materials, changes in directors/officers/registered office, dividends, share provisions, etc.) and make necessary filings Compose and file business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations as required by provincial legislation 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, initial returns and notices as required by the Corporations Information Act (Ontario) and Canada Business Corporations Act Review, analyze and summarize basic/complex minute books and corporate records and recommend a course of action to rectify any deficiencies and draft necessary remedial documentation Obtain Certificates of Status/Compliance Accountable for all work assigned Take initiative Confidential
Core Skills & Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary Thorough knowledge, understanding and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes Microsoft 365 Suite of Applications, MinuteBox, CorpLink, eCore and Adobe Acrobat Willingness to accept additional responsibilities as required Strong verbal and written communication Ability to problem solve Good judgment and decision making skills
Compensation: The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity.