Corporate Law Clerk, Governance and Compliance - Toronto, Canada - Fasken SLP

Fasken SLP

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Who We Are

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm, and was recently voted one of Canada's Best Employers for 2023.

Our firm's 950 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London and Johannesburg And an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza (/Ta-Zah/) on Tsuut'ina lands.

Providing strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law, our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals.

Our clients interests are paramount in all that we do and we take pride in supporting our communities.

We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together and we work hard together to achieve our goals in a collaborative and efficient way.

Your Role

At Fasken, success means:

Having a strong client service approach you're ready, willing, and able to put our clients first and exceed their expectations
Caring about one another you possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build harmonious working relationships within your immediate team, across other departments in the firm, and the community
Working collaboratively you are a self starter who values working in a collaborative team based environment
Possessing exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties
Approaching your work with agility and the willingness to learn and utilize new technology
Being adaptable to changing priorities in a fastpaced environment while being organized and maintaining accuracy with a high attention to detail
Demonstrating strong research, investigative and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement to resolve issues
Treating sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy at all times

Primary Responsibilities:

Management of client relationships
Drafting general corporate documents including but not limited to documents relating to incorporation and organization, amendments, continuances, dissolutions and other fundamental changes
Coordinating documents/filings required to effect/report corporate changes in required timelines
Coordinating initial extraprovincial licences/registrations and managing any subsequent renewals and updates
Overseeing annual maintenance and compliance work
Coordinating registrations/renewals for business names, GPs, LPs etc.
Conducting due diligence and minute book reviews and preparing report outlining issues and deficiencies as well as drafting remediation documents
Liaising with lawyers, clients and agents while providing excellent professional service
Assisting with firm efficiency/technology projects

Required Knowledge and Experience

Law clerk diploma or equivalent
A member in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
25 years of law clerk experience
Proficiency with technology such as Closing Folders, online Ministry portals, document management (iManage an asset), and data rooms
Knowledge of cloudbased corporate databases (ex. MinuteBox) is an asset
Extensive knowledge of the _Business Corporations Act_ (Ontario) and the _Canada Business Corporations Act_

Why Work With Us
Fasken is dedicated to rewarding your contributions and encouraging your professional development.

We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Our benefits include:

A health and wellness subsidy
An annual education & tuition reimbursement
Flexible medical and dental benefits (effective from day 1)
Short term and long term disability insurance
Personal days
Employee & family assistance program
Paid vacation and sick days
Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions
Monetary incentive for employee referrals
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives
An engaging firm culture that celebrates our hardworking and dedicated people

Diversity and Inclusion
At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace comprises individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon references and full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verifications.

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