Job Details

Business operating name: Blaney McMurtry 
Job Title: Corporate Law Clerk
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Language of Work: English

Why work at Blaney McMurtry LLP?

Blaney McMurtry LLP is a multi-service 120 + lawyer firm, based in the heart of downtown Toronto. For more than sixty-five years, we have helped clients overcome challenges and seize opportunities through our continuing commitment to achieving results and building relationships. We seek exceptional individuals who take pride in their work and know the importance of excellent client service.

Our motto is “Expect the Best” and that goes both ways. At Blaneys, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace that respects and supports all of our staff. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and paid vacation. Your well-being is very important to us and this is why we offer an excellent benefits package.

Blaney McMurtry LLP seeks a Corporate Law Clerk who will join our corporate services group and work out of our offices located at 2 Queen Street East, Suite 1500, Toronto, ON M5C 3G5.

This is a full-time (35 hours per week), permanent position. The Law Clerk will receive a salary of $75,000 to $85,000 CAD per year (depending upon experience). Salary may be increased as a result of individual performance/merit progressively. Annual wage reviews and bonuses may apply. Overtime may apply.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Prepare a variety of corporate documentation, and research and maintain knowledge around corporate statues and administrative matters to support lawyers;
• Draft Federal and Provincial Incorporations, both common share, and multiple shares classes;
• Incorporate/create Federal and Provincial organizations;
• Complete Federal and Provincial dissolutions;
• Draft and file Federal and Provincial articles of amendment for the name change, share structure change and other ancillary changes;
• Draft and file short form amalgamations;
• Draft and file Federal and Provincial articles of incorporation and amendments for Ontario Not For Profit;
• Draft share purchase and sale agreements and documents for corporate reorganizations;
• Complete Limited Partnership and Business Name registrations;
• Conduct annual maintenance for Ontario and Federal corporations including annual returns, Limited Partnership and Business Name renewals;
• Conduct routine corporate work such as address change, directors/officers change, dividend and redemption documents, etc.
• Update corporate database in Corplink and physical Minute Books and completion of any post-closing work for corporate transactions.
• Docketing all tasks outlined above.

Minimum Requirements for the proposed position are as follows:

• 1 + years’ experience as a Law Clerk in the corporate commercial field
• 1+ years’ experience working in Corplink, corporate maintenance database
• 1 + years’ experience with MatterSphere document and matter management system
• Fully competent with Microsoft Office Suite.
• In depth knowledge of Federal and Provincial corporate and business statutes
• College level diploma in law clerk program is required. In house training from a law firm or other legal establishment is required.

Employee benefits will include:

• short term disability;
• health and dental insurance;
• life insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• 3 weeks of vacation per year;
• RRSP match and
• 8 paid sick days per calendar year

Additional Benefits include: 

• Casual dress
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care
• Wellness program

How to apply:

Individuals interested in applying are asked to forward their resumes with subject "CORPORATE LAW CLERK" and apply via email to Anthony Belmonte, Director, Human Resources, at abelmonte@blaney.com.