Senior Law Clerk - Business Law

Overview
At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada's most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

KPMG Law LLP is a national law firm affiliated with the professional services firm of KPMG LLP, with offices in major markets across Canada. As an integrated, multidisciplinary firm, our lawyers work closely with accountants and other professionals on complex client engagements across a broad range of legal and tax-related practice areas.

Our Business Law team has earned a strong reputation for helping solve problems, providing answers, and delivering results. We are recognized among Canada's top business law firms, and our lawyers are recognized leaders in the field. You will join the team as a Senior Law Clerk, bringing your experience and interest in corporate law to support complex legal matters and client engagements.

What you will do

• Manage corporate records, including minute books, registers, ledgers, and corporate entity databases to ensure data integrity
• Prepare and file documentation related to formations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, arrangements, extra-provincial registrations, and dissolutions
• Assess registration requirements across jurisdictions and oversee related filings, amendments, and annual returns
• Prepare and review corporate and transactional documents, including closing agendas, agreements, resolutions, and ancillary materials
• Support intercompany and third-party transactions, including post-closing organization and record maintenance
• Prepare board and shareholder meeting materials, officer certificates, and notarial certificates
• Serve as a key point of contact for corporate secretarial matters, responding to complex client and internal requests
• Support and collaborate with lawyers and clerks, including sharing knowledge and contributing to team development

What you bring to the role

• Minimum of 15 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex corporate and transactional matters
• ILCO certification or equivalent professional designation considered an asset
• Experience working with corporate databases and document management systems such as MinuteBox and NetDocuments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and internal interactions
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with sound judgment
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and related technology tools

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $104,000 to $154,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage
Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG's Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It's one of the many ways we're delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.