Corporate Law Clerk - Toronto, Canada - Linds & Associates

Linds & Associates

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Intermediate Corporate Law Clerk

North Toronto
Our outstanding client, well known and highly regarded in their specialized field, are adding to their team

They are looking to hire a
Corporate Law Clerk to join the existing team of Law Clerks who support the lawyers.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation relating to routine and complex incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, dissolutions, changes in corporate structure and transactions governed by the _Business Corporations Act _(Ontario) and _Canada Business Corporations Act;_
Prepare documentation related to mergers, acquisitions, share/asset purchase and sale transactions and tax reorganizations, including but not limited to complex and multiple classes of shares, rollover and share exchange documents
Prepare documentation related to corporate and real estate financings (especially borrowerside documents on large loan transactions);
Develop routine minute book documentation (i.e. annual resolutions, changes to directors, officers, registered office address, dividends, share provisions, etc.)
Formulate and file business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations, amendments and/or renewals
Prepare and file extraprovincial and territorial registrations, amendments and annual returns on behalf of corporations, partnerships and limited partnerships as required by the various provinces and territories
Prepare and file annual returns, Forms 1 and 2 as required by the _Corporations Information Act _(Ontario)
Perform a variety of substantive, complex and routine legal and administrative duties while coordinating and assisting lawyers with assigned matters
Conduct complex corporate reviews and related due diligence in connection with transactions; recommend and draft rectification materials
Ability to consult with lawyers and clients and assist in identifying necessary or appropriate corporate documentation, searches and filing requirements in connection with the completion of transaction and routine matters
Provide and/or coordinate support to lawyers in connection with large closing documents, searches, reports and other matters relating to transactions
Maintain corporate information in Fast Company database

Qualifications:

Minimum of five (5) years' experience relevant to the responsibilities above
Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
In depth knowledge and understanding of the corporate statutes
Superior computer skills, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office and Adobe
Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary
Professional demeanor and ability to interact and effectively communication with individuals at all levels.

Come join a team of highly regarded professionals who treat each other with the utmost of respect and professionalism.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates Ltd.