Our client is is recruiting a Corporate Law Clerk to join their team. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of Corporate law, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. This is an immediate vacancy located in downtown Toronto, ON.

Summary of Responsibilities:

- Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation relating to simple/complex incorporations, organizations, amendments, continuances to/from other jurisdictions, short and long form amalgamations, dissolutions under the governed by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), Canada Business Corporations Act, Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and the Corporations Act (Ontario)
- Prepare simple and complex closing documents, namely resolutions approving share and asset sale transactions, officer certificates, directions and assist lawyers with post closing matters, as may be required
- Prepare routine minute book documentation (i.e. annual meeting materials, changes in directors/officers/registered office, dividends, share provisions, etc.) and make necessary filings
- Compose and file business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations as required by provincial legislation
- 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, initial returns and notices as required by the Corporations Information Act (Ontario) and Canada Business Corporations Act
- Review, analyze and summarize basic/complex minute books and corporate records and recommend a course of action to rectify any deficiencies and draft necessary remedial documentation
- Obtain Certificates of Status/Compliance
- Accountable for all work assigned
- Take initiative
- Confidential

Core Skills & Requirements:

- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk
- Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
- Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
- Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary
- Thorough knowledge, understanding and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes
- Microsoft 365 Suite of Applications, MinuteBox, CorpLink, eCore and Adobe Acrobat
- Willingness to accept additional responsibilities as required
- Robust verbal and written communication
- Ability to problem solve
- Good judgment and decision making skills

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity.

📌 Corporate Law Clerk (Toronto)
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