Corporate Law Clerk

We are currently recruiting for the following role in our Toronto office.

Essential Functions

- Determine and draft various corporate legal documents, including closing agendas, agreements, and ancillary documents related to complex transactions such as corporate and tax-driven reorganizations, share and asset transactions, acquisitions, mergers, amalgamations, plans of arrangement, amendments, dissolutions, and continuations
- Review and draft multiple class share provisions
- Conduct complex minute book reviews and prepare minute book review memos and documents to correct minute book deficiencies
- Assist with the preparation of annual maintenance documents, including ISC/transparency register filings for Ontario, federal, and extra-provincial entities
- Provide advanced support to lawyers in connection with strategic planning and review for large corporate transactions
- Complete required provincial and federal corporate filings
- Draft documents relating to federal and provincial not-for-profit corporations
- Communicate directly with clients at the direction of lawyers and independently manage files




- Act as a resource to other clerks and students on complex corporate matters
- Share knowledge and best practices across the corporate team
- Provide internal CLE (continuing legal education) on general corporate matters

Qualifications

- A minimum of 6 years' corporate law clerk experience in a large law firm environment
- A diploma in Law Clerk studies from an accredited Ontario college, or completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario certification
- Experience working with a corporate database
- Professionalism, with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and thrive in a quick-paced environment
- Ability to exercise independent judgment while being a strong team player
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Additional Details

- Compensation: $120,000 to $160,000 per annum
- Vacancy: This position is for an existing vacancy

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📌 Corporate Law Clerk (Toronto)
🏢 Bennett Jones
📍 Toronto