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    Intermediate Law Clerk, Corporate Secretariat - Toronto, Canada - OMERS

    OMERS
    OMERS Toronto, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Why join us?

    Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 500,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story.

    At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. Our culture is truly one of a kind. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets.

    We are looking for a highly motivated Corporate Law Clerk to join our team in Toronto. Their primary responsibility will be the support of our real estate business, Oxford Properties. As a key member of the Corporate Secretariat you will be joining a dynamic and talented team who deliver exceptional services.

    As a member of the Corporate Secretariat, you will be responsible for a combination of the following:

  • Performing a variety of legal and administrative duties while coordinating and assisting senior law clerks or lawyers with assigned matters
  • Preparing routine minute book documentation
  • Preparing and filing articles and corporate documentation relating to simple and complex incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations and dissolutions and other corporate transactions, particularly under the OBCA and CBCA
  • Preparing and filing annual returns, business name, partnership, and limited partnership registrations
  • Establishing and maintaining a strong working relationship with the Oxford Properties ("Oxford") legal, tax and finance teams
  • Developing a strong knowledge and understanding of Oxford's business
  • Reviewing tax step memos and preparing related resolutions
  • Conducting complex corporate reviews and other related due diligence in connection with transactions, recommending and drafting rectification materials as necessary
  • Preparing corporate structure charts to accurately identify voting and participating interests
  • Monitoring and communicating with senior law clerks and lawyers with respect to ongoing corporate filings and other requirements
  • Consulting with senior law clerks and lawyers and assisting in identifying necessary or appropriate corporate documentation, searches, and filings in connection with transactions and other corporate requirements
  • Preparing documentation related to mergers, acquisitions, financings, asset purchases, Section 85(1) rollovers under the Income Tax Act and reorganizations
  • Acting as a role model and mentor to legal assistants and junior law clerks, fostering a respectful and collaborative learning environment
  • Proactively identifying issues and recommending solutions

    • To succeed in this role, you have:

  • Completion of law clerk program recognized by the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
  • 4+ years of related experience gained in a law firm or in-house legal department
  • A Member in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
  • In depth knowledge and understanding of relevant corporate statutes
  • Experience with commercial real estate transactions is an asset
  • Superior administrative, organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent computer skills, including but not limited to Word, Outlook, and corporate databases
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Competent research and problem-solving skills
  • Detail oriented, hardworking, and self-motivated
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision from senior law clerks and/or lawyers
  • Familiarity with extra-provincial and foreign entity record keeping is an asset

    • Our story:

    Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans, with $127.4 billion in net assets as at June 30, 2023. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children's aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe – serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.

    OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.

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