Corporate Law Clerk - Junior
Torkin Manes LLP is a vibrant, growing, medium-sized full-service law firm located in downtown Toronto. Our 125+ lawyers practice in all areas of business law and litigation. Torkin Manes is ranked as the #1 Ontario regional law firm by Canadian Lawyer and is consistently ranked as one of Canada’s top Regional law firms by Chambers Canada. Our consistent top rankings are a testament to our client service ethic, commitment to the legal profession, and success in our areas of practice.
We are currently looking for a Corporate Law Clerk – Junior to join our team!
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Corporate Law Clerk – Junior is responsible for assisting in the accurate and efficient processing of corporate documents to ensure the firm and clients comply with all legal regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft and review corporate documents as they relate to incorporations/organization of corporations, amalgamations, revivals, amendments, dissolutions, continuances, officer certificates, notarial certificates, annual resolutions, etc.
- Review of purchase agreements and preparation of closing agenda and appropriate closing documentation required to complete share and asset purchase and transactions, and corporate finance transactions.
- Review of corporate minute books, preparing a summary of deficiencies and documentation to rectify deficiencies.
- Ensure the on-going accurate maintenance of corporate minute books, annual resolutions, business name renewals, LP renewals and annual returns.
- Prepare preliminary documents, templates and checklists as instructed by the lawyers.
- Conduct corporate searches and analyze/summarize search results
- Assist with special projects as required.
Qualifications:
- Law Clerk Diploma from accredited institution.
- Junior level transactional experience would be an asset.
- Knowledge of corporate statutes and regulations.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work within time sensitive deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Experience using OnCorp, MinuteBox and Cyberbahn would be an asset.
- Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Calendar).
- Experience using a document management system and corporate database would be an asset.
Success in this role means:
- Having a strong client service approach.
- Resourceful. Strong research, investigative and problem solving skills.
- The ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects and competing with demands for resources.
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Being a self-starter with the ability to work in a collaborative, team based environment and a demonstrated ability to share knowledge with others in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to be flexible with regards to hours during busy periods to meet the demands of the role.
- Discretion and confidentially is essential to this role and required at all times.
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary
- Comprehensive benefit and insurance plans, with HSA
- RRSP plan with employer contributions
- Fitness and Wellness Benefit
- Education assistance
We thank all those who apply. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks.
If you are motivated and looking to excel, please submit your resume in confidence to: HR@torkin.com
Torkin Manes LLP is a proud member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN) and an employer partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we provide employment accommodation during the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact Nazli Ghafoori, HR Manager, by email at nghafoori@torkin.com or by phone 647-417-5311, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
No agencies or recruiters please.