Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to begin a career or carve out a new path.

The Transactions Clerk, EHG will join the Corporate Services team within Osler Works - Transactional to enhance our service delivery model for early and growth stage venture clients on their corporate transactions.

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Works – Transactional leads the way in delivering corporate and commercial transaction solutions. By pairing the expertise of our specialized team of lawyers and business professionals with modernized processes and the best of legal technology, we deliver better outcomes, improved efficiencies and lower, predictable legal fees for our clients. This role will work alongside leading legal professionals in our Emerging and High Growth Companies Group at the firm.

The successful candidate can be based out of Ottawa, Toronto, or even be fully remote within Ontario!

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Major Responsibilities

- Work with leading legal professionals in our Emerging and High Growth Companies Group on corporate transactions (including financings) for early and growth stage venture clients
- Assist in the formation,



organization and reorganization of corporate entities and prepare related organizational documents based on venture-backed industry standards
- Review entity records and prepare minute book reviews for onboarding or transactional matters and prepare related remedial documents, where required
- Create and maintain capitalization tables through the use of legal entity management software
- Maintain SAFE, share, option, warrant and convertible debt registers
- Contribute to the continued design and improvement of our enhanced service delivery model for early and growth stage venture clients
- Update and maintain our legal entity management software and assist with other EHG transactional and administrative matters as required

Position Requirements

Education and Experience This position requires an undergraduate university degree and/or a college Law Clerk diploma with a minimum of 4 years of corporate transactional law clerk experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.

Knowledge and Skills

- Experience with legal entity management software
- Solid analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a high level of attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment




- Strong proficiency with technology and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and processes
- Thorough knowledge of laws/legislation relevant to corporate practice such as Business Corporations Act (Ontario), Canada Business Corporations Act, Business Names Act, Corporations Information Act and Limited Partnerships Act, related legal terminology, forms and documents an asset

Compensation The range of expected compensation for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 annually. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of factors including job-related knowledge, education, skills and experience.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.

📌 Transactions Clerk, EHG (Toronto)
🏢 Osler, Hoskin u0026 Harcourt
📍 Toronto