Corporate Law Clerk
About the role
Corporate Law Clerk — Downtown Toronto A well-established law firm in the heart of downtown Toronto is looking for a seasoned Corporate Law Clerk to join its corporate services team. This is a role for someone who thrives on ownership: managing competing priorities, moving transactions forward, and keeping corporate records in impeccable order, all while working closely with lawyers and clients.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with deep corporate compliance knowledge and a sharp eye for detail. You will be trusted to handle complex matters independently, but you will also be part of a collaborative group that supports one another through busy periods.
What you'll do You will be at the center of our corporate transactional and governance work, including: Supporting lawyers throughout transactions by drafting documentation, coordinating closings, running searches, and preparing reports Preparing and filing documents for incorporations, amendments, amalgamations, acquisitions, financings, and reorganizations under the OBCA and CBCA Carrying out detailed corporate reviews and due diligence, and drafting rectification materials where needed Reviewing minute books and preparing routine minute book documentation Building corporate structure charts to map out entity relationships Registering business names, partnerships, and limited partnerships Filing annual returns and other required forms under Ontario's Corporations Information Act Drafting share provisions and contributing to the firm's precedent library Applying a working knowledge of ISC (transparency register) requirements Identifying compliance obligations and keeping lawyers informed on the status of active files
What you bring 5-10 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk Completion of a Law Clerk program recognized by the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO), and membership in good standing with ILCO Thorough command of the applicable corporate statutes Strong administrative, organizational, and time-management abilities A dependable, motivated approach and the ability to work with minimal supervision A professional, personable manner and the ability to communicate effectively with people at every level A genuine team-player attitude
About Smith Legal Search
Smith Legal Search specializes in placing talented legal professionals within law firms and corporations in major markets across Canada. How? We have 20 years' experience in the industry and use this knowledge to build relationships with suitable lawyers for our clients. General counsel, managing partners, and top practitioners rely on our team to locate the best hires possible. Our network, legal expertise, and tailored process can help you find success by finding quality candidates for your team.
In addition to providing catered hiring solutions to corporations and firms, Smith Legal Search helps professionals find their next opportunity in a competitive industry. How? We emphasize the individual over the resume, which is one reason why emerging and recently-graduating lawyers trust us. We help maximize your career by finding the best fit for you, rather than what benefits us. When your expertise makes you an excellent fit for corporate law, our network will serve you well. For those who gravitate toward non-profit work, we have them covered by maintaining a robust network of not-for-profit organizations.
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Corporate Law Clerk
About the role
Corporate Law Clerk — Downtown Toronto A well-established law firm in the heart of downtown Toronto is looking for a seasoned Corporate Law Clerk to join its corporate services team. This is a role for someone who thrives on ownership: managing competing priorities, moving transactions forward, and keeping corporate records in impeccable order, all while working closely with lawyers and clients.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with deep corporate compliance knowledge and a sharp eye for detail. You will be trusted to handle complex matters independently, but you will also be part of a collaborative group that supports one another through busy periods.
What you'll do You will be at the center of our corporate transactional and governance work, including: Supporting lawyers throughout transactions by drafting documentation, coordinating closings, running searches, and preparing reports Preparing and filing documents for incorporations, amendments, amalgamations, acquisitions, financings, and reorganizations under the OBCA and CBCA Carrying out detailed corporate reviews and due diligence, and drafting rectification materials where needed Reviewing minute books and preparing routine minute book documentation Building corporate structure charts to map out entity relationships Registering business names, partnerships, and limited partnerships Filing annual returns and other required forms under Ontario's Corporations Information Act Drafting share provisions and contributing to the firm's precedent library Applying a working knowledge of ISC (transparency register) requirements Identifying compliance obligations and keeping lawyers informed on the status of active files
What you bring 5-10 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk Completion of a Law Clerk program recognized by the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO), and membership in good standing with ILCO Thorough command of the applicable corporate statutes Strong administrative, organizational, and time-management abilities A dependable, motivated approach and the ability to work with minimal supervision A professional, personable manner and the ability to communicate effectively with people at every level A genuine team-player attitude
About Smith Legal Search
Smith Legal Search specializes in placing talented legal professionals within law firms and corporations in major markets across Canada. How? We have 20 years' experience in the industry and use this knowledge to build relationships with suitable lawyers for our clients. General counsel, managing partners, and top practitioners rely on our team to locate the best hires possible. Our network, legal expertise, and tailored process can help you find success by finding quality candidates for your team.
In addition to providing catered hiring solutions to corporations and firms, Smith Legal Search helps professionals find their next opportunity in a competitive industry. How? We emphasize the individual over the resume, which is one reason why emerging and recently-graduating lawyers trust us. We help maximize your career by finding the best fit for you, rather than what benefits us. When your expertise makes you an excellent fit for corporate law, our network will serve you well. For those who gravitate toward non-profit work, we have them covered by maintaining a robust network of not-for-profit organizations.
Trusted. Results.