Law Clerk – Corporate
Hamilton, ON
AC-18025
Our client, a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, is currently seeking an experienced Corporate Law Clerk to join their Hamilton office. The incumbent will be responsible for providing support to professionals in the department on a wide range of corporate legal matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, excellent organization skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
*This is a hybrid position*
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently drafts a variety of documentation including incorporations, amalgamations, amendments, continuances, dissolutions, revivals and wind-ups, including preparing, filing and drafting all articles and supporting resolutions and documents and filing of notices pursuant to the Corporations Information Act.
- Prepares, files and manages maintenance of business name registrations for partnerships, sole proprietorship, limited partnerships and corporations.
- Prepares and files extra-provincial registrations and licenses.
- Minute-book review and maintenance
- Assists with the following:
- Rollovers, corporate reorganizations, financings, and estate freezes
- Share/Asset purchase and sale transactions and closings
- Due diligence support
- Undertakes mentorship and guidance of junior staff within department.
- Conducts searches, validates and evaluates results and prepares reports on the findings.
- Researches and analyses various issues, processes, codes, legislation, etc.
- Initiates follow up actions where and when necessary.
- Prepares reports on an as needed basis.
- Any other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Law Clerk/Paralegal or Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Law Clerk/Paralegal
- Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner
- Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment
- Ability to perform legal research
- Developing aptitude to coach and mentor junior law clerks
- Knowledgeable about current relevant legislation and government regulations
- In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
- Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy
- Produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines
- Able to prioritize and to redefine priorities when necessary
- Handle stress in a business-like manner
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Employment Equity Statement
Our client is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
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For more information, please contact Devyn Kelly, Recruitment Specialist at dkelly@kbrs.ca or 647 480 1719. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Devyn know.
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