Law Clerk, Licensing and Corporate Legal (Ontario)

Law Clerk, Licensing and Corporate Legal (Ontario)

05 Oct
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Miller Thomson
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Ontario

05 Oct

Miller Thomson

Ontario

As a recognized national business law firm, we support, grow, and impact our communities through our work. We help entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals shape and build the Canadian economy.
We provide the opportunity to influence the course of your career, community, and workplace with the support and backing of a national organization. You can expect a friendly, safe, and supportive environment where your colleagues will rally around to help you succeed.
Our Toronto office is looking for a
Law Clerk
Corporate M&A;
This position can be fully remote or on a hybrid schedule.
The Law Clerk, Corporate M&A;, is a key team member, responsible for assisting the lawyers in their assigned practice group to i) primarily deal with corporate M&A; and corporate tax matters, from onset to completion, including mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations, due diligence matters, review of corporate records, preparation of related material, organizing record books as well as ii) assist with routine incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, dissolutions, business name and partnership registrations, extra provincial registrations of corporations and limited partnerships, and related corporate maintenance matters.
Drafting and Revising
Perform a variety of legal and administrative duties in the area of Corporate law, assisting with corporate and corporate tax related matters, and will be primarily be tasked to draft corporate resolutions, notices, agreements and other ancillary documents in connection with transactions;
Draft basic share provisions and documents pertaining to corporate and tax reorganizations (ITA ss 51, 85, 86, 97),



financings and share or asset purchase transactions;
Draft documents relating to incorporations, organizations, amalgamations, amendments/alterations, rollovers, redemptions, annual proceedings, dividends, continuances, dissolutions, revivals, extra-provincial registrations across Canada, licenses, limited partnerships and business names.
Conduct straightforward corporate minute book reviews and prepare reports;
Conduct corporate searches and analyzing filings;
Maintain and review corporate records, securities ledgers and registers, including uploading executed documents to virtual minute books.
Consult and collaborate with solicitors and clients to receive and implement instructions at onset and during the course of corporate transactions and reorganizations;
Liaise with clients, lawyers, students and public officials and mentor junior clerks;
A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Law Clerk/Paralegal in Corporate M&A; within a law firm environment;
Completion of a Law Clerk Certificate or Diploma or equivalent;
A solid understanding of current legal terminology and excellent knowledge of federal and provincial corporate statutes and corporate procedures;
Strong ability to problem solve with minimal supervision;




Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, EnAct/Alf and Aderant;
Ability to work independently, take initiative and follow instructions with minimal supervision;
A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
Versatile working options;
Maternity Leave Top-up;
A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan;
Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family;
A wellness spending account to foster employee well‑being;
The final salary is influenced by the location of the incumbent and may fluctuate based on the qualifications, skills, and market considerations, ensuring alignment with internal and external pay equity standards.
Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest‑growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost‑effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.
Miller Thomson LLP is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
No phone calls or agencies, please.
Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

📌 Law Clerk, Licensing and Corporate Legal (Ontario)
🏢 Miller Thomson
📍 Ontario

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