Corporate Law Clerk

TITLE: Corporate Law Clerk

SALARY: Based On Experience

LOCATION: Toronto, ON

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT: Full time, Permanent

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct complex corporate reviews and related due diligence in connection with transactions; recommend and draft rectification materials
• Prepare corporate structure charts
• Prepare complex and routine closing agendas
• Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation relating to routine and complex incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, dissolutions, changes in corporate structure and transactions governed by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), Canada Business Corporations Act, Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and the Corporations Act (Ontario)
• Prepare documentation related to mergers, acquisitions, financings, share/asset purchase and sale transactions and tax reorganizations
• Prepare routine minute book documentation (i.e. annual resolutions, changes to directors, officers, registered office address, dividends, share provisions, etc.)
• Prepare and file business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations, amendments and/or renewals
• 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, Forms 1 and 2 as required by the Corporations Information Act (Ontario)
• Participate in the education of articling and summer students and lawyers within the firm, responding to inquiries as necessary

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience relevant to the responsibilities above
• Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
• Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the corporate statutes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and possess a team player attitude
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact and effectively communication with individuals at all levels
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary
• Essential skills include superior administrative, organizational and time management skills, excellent oral and written communication, team player and willingness to be flexible to daily demands and willingness to accept additional responsibilities as required
• Superior computer skills, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite, CorpLink, Cyberbahn and Adobe

Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.

If you meet the above qualifications, and possess the above qualities, please send your resume to careers@mier.ca.