Job Description
Corporate Law Clerk - In-House Legal Department
Downtown Toronto
Hybrid work arrangement available!
Our client, a dynamic and global corporation is growing! They are looking to add a Junior Law Clerk to the team in Toronto! In this role the successful candidates will work alongside the lawyers and senior law clerks of the Legal Team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Update and maintain minute books, corporate entity database, organizational charts and entity lists for the corporate group of companies;
- Prepare annual special resolutions and regulatory filings;
- Draft documentation for flows of funds and corporate reorganizations, including capital contributions, dividends, returns of capital and distributions, transfers of interests;
- Assist treasury and capital markets teams with bank account opening and KYC requests and requirements;
- Assist in preparing meeting materials, including the preparation of notices, agendas and resolutions, distribute meeting materials, prepare minutes, etc.;
- Assist with corporate disclosure and compliance;
- Provide support to the Corporate Legal Services team and other legal teams, as required.
Requirements
- Experience with maintaining minute books and corporate records, independently drafting standard resolutions and legal documents for annual matters, director / officer changes, flows of funds and corporate reorganizations;
- A self-starter and detail-oriented person who enjoys interesting and challenging work;
- Organized, flexible and capable of working in a dynamic fast-paced environment;
- Works well in a team but able to work independently to achieve common goals;
- Ability to manage several priorities and to work under tight deadlines;
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook) and Adobe; experience with MS SharePoint and Blueprint Oneworld is an asset; and
- Excellent English written and verbal communication.
Qualifications
- Law Clerk/Paralegal Diploma or equivalent education/work experience; and
- Minimum of three to five years of experience working as a corporate law clerk in a fast-paced and dynamic law firm or in-house environment.
Come join a team of friendly professionals who are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment.
A generous salary and benefit package is offered!
We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates Ltd.