Intermediate Transactional Banking - Toronto, Canada - Fasken

Fasken

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We are a high-achieving, professional, entrepreneurial, team-oriented, and friendly place to work. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and offer a welcoming environment for all people.

While we are here to service our clients and are a deadline-driven industry, we look to be innovative, and there are opportunities to participate in initiatives which make a difference in our firm and community as well as to attend Firm social events.

At Fasken, success means:

Confidence and a high degree of comfort in dealing with professionals (partners, associates, law clerks, external clients and opposing counsel);
A demonstrated ability to project manage, and efficiently handle competing and/or shifting priorities;
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties;
An acute focus on detail and accuracy as well as a highly developed customer service bias;
An understanding that this is a critical service function and can require a longer day in order to get the job done;
Strong organizational and drafting skills;
Enjoying working in a fastpaced environment and capable of working under pressure in order to meet deadlines;
Ability to work independently and be proactive;
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information; and
Comfortable with using and learning technology.

Primary Responsibilities

Drafting under the supervision of lawyers and other senior law clerks, various finance and corporate documents including: guarantees, security agreements, closing agendas, officer's certificates, resolutions, documents for various types of financing transactions;
Drafting and filing various _Personal Property Security Act_ registrations, amendments, etc.
Assisting with due diligence including but not limited to a review and summary of material contracts;
Assisting lawyers and other law clerks on complex transactions;
Attending meetings with clients, lawyers and other law clerks to review documents and provide technical assistance and expertise;
Conducting due diligence and preparing reports outlining issues and deficiencies;
Assisting with all aspects of closings;
Assisting with collection and drafting of checklists and precedents; and
Assisting the Team Lead with mentoring and training of junior clerks, coordinators, junior lawyers and students.

Required Knowledge and Experience

College diploma in Law Clerk Studies (University Degrees is an asset);
35 years of relevant working experience is an asset;
Member in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario would be an asset;
Proficient knowledge with computers; and
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Reporting

The role will reporting to the Senior Director, Paraprofessional Ontario and Banking & Finance Department Team Lead, this position acts as part of a transaction team within our Banking & Finance Department and as such also accountable directly to the Partners.

Diversity and Inclusion
At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace is comprised of 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 will be conditional upon full background and reference checks and may include any combination of criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verifications.

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