About The Chance
Our client is a law firm located in downtown Ottawa. They are looking for an experienced Corporate Law Clerk to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Review, analyze and summarize basic minute books and corporate records and recommend a course of action to rectify any deficiencies and draft necessary documentation

Preparing documents for filing Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Amendment, Articles of Continuance, Articles of Amalgamation, including drafting of share provisions

Preparing and filing of extra-provincial documents for all Provinces in Canada

Preparing supporting documents for transaction including various corporate resolutions

Prepare documents relating to purchase and sale of businesses (asset or shares) including preparation of required corporate documentation to complete transaction

Review of accountant or lawyer planning memos with respect to tax related corporate reorganizations, preparation of document checklist and documents to effect proposed plan

Prepare and organize corporate documents, including issuing shares; changes to corporate records such as registered office and changes of directors, officers and shareholders and supporting and ancillary documents

Managing of minute book records

Research and interpret legal and technical procedures, statutes and regulations applicable to corporate law

Preparing documents relating to securities law and filing of documents on SEDAR+

About You




The successful candidate will have the following:

Minimum of five (5) years experience gained as a Corporate Law Clerk in a law firm or in-house position

Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification or college program

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a keen attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, external counsel, and colleagues

Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with the ability to take initiative in a fast-paced environment

Thorough Knowledge understanding and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes

Extensive transactional experience

Strong computer skills and experience with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office 365 (including Word, Excel, Outlook), Closing Folders and MinuteBox

Ability to work independently, following instructions with minimal supervision

Highly organized and ability to prioritize work

A strong team player; demonstration of positive work ethic

Ability to multi-task and handle a fast-paced work environment

About the Job
Salary will depend on experience, but is likely to fall within the $50,000 to $80,000/year range. Benefits will be offered. This position requires onsite attendance.

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

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📌 Corporate Law Clerk - Permanent - 18154 (Quebec City)
🏢 LRO Staffing
📍 Quebec City