Senior Corporate Law Clerk

HNi
Toronto ON
$55K-$70K a year (estimated)
Permanent

Harbinger Network has partnered with a Large International Law Firm in Downtown Toronto in their search for a Senior Corporate Law Clerk .

Position Summary

Responsible for preparing, reviewing, analyzing, researching, compiling and organizing legal documents in all stages of corporate transactions for lawyers.

Tasks :

  • Preparation of documents and related filings with respect to incorporations, amendments, amalgamations, continuances (import and export), dissolutions, revivals general and limited partnerships
  • Experience with respect to tax driven reorganizations is an asset
  • Minute book reviews and rectification of deficiencies
  • Annual corporate maintenance including annual business, business name and extra-provincial registrations and renewals
  • Routine matters such as director / officer changes, redemptions, dividends etc.
  • Experience with respect to not-for-profit corporations
  • Maintain corporate database
  • Mentoring junior clerks, reviewing junior clerks’ work as needed

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills both written and oral
  • Very organized, detail oriented and team player
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and work under pressure
  • Strong problem solving skills and ability to anticipate issues that may arise, providing alternatives, suggestions etc.
  • Knowledge of corporate law in Canadian jurisdictions other than Ontario and Federal
  • Commitment to perform responsibilities with high professional and ethical standards, in a fast paces environment
  • Ability to work independently and with excellent judgment to both follow instructions with minimal supervision and to take initiative as required
  • Maintain confidentiality

Technical :

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Proficiency in Corplink (or other corporate database program)

Education and Experience :

  • Corporate / Securities Law Clerk or Paralegal or equivalent degree / diploma.
  • 8+ years of experience in a busy corporate environment / law firm
  • 30+ days ago
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