Corporate Law Clerk (Contract until February 2027)

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to begin a career or carve out a new path.

Osler Works – Transactional leads the way in delivering corporate and commercial transaction solutions. By pairing the expertise of our specialized team of lawyers and business professionals with modernized processes and the best of legal technology, we deliver better outcomes, improved efficiencies and lower, predictable legal fees for our clients.

We’re looking for a Corporate Law Clerk to join our team to enhance our service delivery model for corporate clients on their corporate transactions. This role will work alongside leading legal professionals at the firm. It can operate as a fully remote opportunity, or hybrid working out of our Ottawa or Toronto offices.

Position Requirements

This role will focus on a range of transactional matters for our corporate clients, including incorporations, amendments, amalgamations, continuances and dissolutions, reviewing minute books and preparing remedial documents as required, participating in and providing support for tax reorganizations and financings, drafting share provisions, effecting director/officer changes, transferring shares, updating and maintaining our legal entity management software and assisting with other transactional and administrative matters as required.

Compensation

The range of expected compensation for this position is $105,000 - $120,000 annually. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of factors including job-related knowledge, education, skills and experience.

Do you have what we’re looking for?

• An undergraduate university degree and/or a college Law Clerk diploma with excellent academic credentials
• At least 4-8 years of corporate law clerk experience
• Passion for innovation and the legal industry
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset
• Drive to take initiative and work independently but also thrive as part of a team
• Energized by a fast-paced setting and able to prioritize multiple competing tasks
• A high technology proficiency and are adaptable to change
• Strong knowledge base of laws/legislation relevant to corporate practice such as Business Corporations Act (Ontario), Canada Business Corporations Act, Business Names Act, Corporations Information Act and Limited Partnerships Act, related legal terminology, forms and documents
• Not-For-Profit knowledge and experience considered an asset

For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process. Only chosen applicants will be contacted.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

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