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 setting

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 fast-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 (Ontario)
🏢 Bennett Jones
📍 Ontario