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IQ PARTNERS has partnered with a prominent Canadian business law firm, to find an experienced Manager, Corporate Law Clerks to join its Toronto office. This organization is widely recognized for supporting a diverse portfolio of clients, including multinational corporations, established domestic companies, and mid-market businesses across a range of industries.

Position Summary

The Manager, Corporate Law Clerks will be responsible for leading a team of clerks while also contributing hands-on support to a high-volume corporate practice. This is a dual-function role combining leadership, operational oversight, and senior-level legal support.

The successful candidate will collaborate with peers in other offices and report into senior leadership within the law clerk/paralegal function.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operational Oversight

- Oversee daily operations of the Corporate Services team, ensuring adherence to internal standards, processes, and strategic objectives
- Act as a key liaison between the team and senior leadership, ensuring resourcing needs and workflow challenges are effectively communicated
- Allocate work appropriately across the team, balancing capacity and skillsets
- Monitor deadlines related to filings, renewals, and client deliverables to ensure timely completion
- Play an active role in hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and performance development of team members
- Contribute to the design and implementation of training initiatives, including continuing education programs
- Support the ongoing development and refinement of corporate procedures, templates, and best practices
- Provide input on billing structures, including rates and alternative fee arrangements, while tracking overall profitability




- Build and maintain strong internal client relationships across practice groups
- Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency, and streamline workflows

Senior Law Clerk Functions

- Prepare and review corporate documentation for a variety of transactions, including incorporations, reorganizations, amalgamations, financings, dissolutions, and amendments under both provincial and federal frameworks
- Conduct legal research and summarize findings for internal stakeholders
- Communicate directly with clients and assist in managing ongoing relationships

Qualifications & Experience

- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including leadership experience within a corporate services or law clerk function in a legal environment
- Strong working knowledge of corporate law, including applicable provincial and federal legislation governing corporations
- Post-secondary education or recognized law clerk designation
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a focus on team development and client service excellence
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a rapid-paced setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive base salary in the range of $140,000–$155,000
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage
- Retirement savings program with employer contribution
- Professional development and education support
- Wellness-focused initiatives, including fitness reimbursement
- Flexible, hybrid work model
- Additional perks such as employee referral incentives and workplace amenities

We do not use AI as part of our recruitment process.

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📌 Manager, Corporate Law Clerks (Canada)
🏢 IQ PARTNERS
📍 Canada