Senior Law Clerk, Business Law - Permanent - 18360

About the Opportunity

Our client is the downtown Ottawa office of an international law firm. They are looking for an experienced law clerk to join their business law team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• In the not-for-profit role, independently draft 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 draft 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
• Evaluate 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
• Provide corporate secretarial services to various clients, including attending meetings to take minutes
• Often act as the frontline liaison with the client for corporate matters connected with their file
• Undertake 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

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• 10+ years of 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

About the Job

Salary for this position will range between $65,000 and $90,000/year, depending on experience. Benefits and a hybrid work option will be offered.