17 hours ago
Compensation
$64,374 – $82,255
Key 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 Thorough knowledge, understanding and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes
TrendsThe role
Aird & Berlis LLP is seeking a Corporate Law Clerk with 5+ years of experience to join their Corporate Services department in Toronto. This role will focus on M&A and corporate transactions, supporting the firm's busy practice.
What you'll do
- 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 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
- Take initiative
What we're looking for
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
Thorough knowledge, understanding and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite of Applications, MinuteBox, CorpLink, eCore and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to problem solve
Good judgment and decision making skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Organized
Resourceful
Detailed
Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary· nice to have
Willingness to accept additional responsibilities as required· nice to have
Benefits
Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
Mentor program
Wellness programs
Hiring contacts
AB
MP
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Law Clerk - Corporate
Aird & Berlis · 
Toronto · $64,374 – $82,255
Toronto · $64,374 – $82,255