23 Aug
|
Bevertec
|
Toronto
Job Title: Law Clerk
Location: Toronto, ON
Hybrid - Contract role
Pay Rate: $30-$35/hr
We are seeking a Law Clerk, Subsidiary Governance to support Canadian subsidiary Boards and the Corporate Secretary’s Department. The successful candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative professional with strong judgment, discretion, and organizational skills. This role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities calmly and effectively in a fast-paced and changing workplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with drafting corporate governance documents, including meeting minutes, resolutions, memoranda, and related materials.
- Maintain and update Canadian subsidiary minute books, ensuring corporate records are accurate and current.
- Maintain signing authorities for Canadian subsidiaries and update authorized signatories in accordance with established approval processes.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and respond to requests related to certifications, signing authorities, corporate information, and other governance matters.
- Assist with the coordination and scheduling of Board meetings and Board planning meetings.
- Take ownership of team initiatives and support the management of complex governance matters.
- Lead or participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
- Post-secondary degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience within a Corporate Secretary’s Department, public company, or law firm is preferred.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience administering a Board Portal platform, such as Diligent Boards or Boardvantage, is considered an asset.
- General knowledge of Canadian corporate and regulatory legislation, including:
- Canada Business Corporations Act
- Insurance Companies Act (Canada)
- Trust and Loan Companies Act
- Ontario Business Corporations Act
- OSFI guidelines
- Commitment to ongoing education and staying current with applicable legislation, regulations, policies, and governance requirements.
Preferred Skills & Competencies
- Experience in corporate governance.
- Law Clerk designation is considered an asset.
- Experience drafting corporate meeting minutes.
- Understanding of the implications of legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Tact, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
- Proactive approach to following up on outstanding matters.
- Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, paperless environment.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands with minimal direction while understanding business and strategic priorities.
- Ability to work flexible schedule when required.
Note: AI-enabled tools may be used to sort applications based on job-related criteria. All AI generated results are vetted by our team and the decision of which candidates move forward is always made by a human.
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