Our client 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 easy/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

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.

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📌 Corporate Law Clerk (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario