Law Clerk - Toronto, Canada - Metro Inc.

Metro Inc.

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:

***Law Clerk

Requisition ID: 36439

Career Group (ADSP):

***Administrative

Division:
Nat - Affaires juridiques

Department:

***Legal Services

Work Location:
METRO ON DUNDAS STREET W (#A-DUND)

Province:
Canada : Ontario

Position Type:
Permanent

Joining our team has its advantages

Flexible schedule to promote work/life balance
Telecommuting in hybrid mode
Group insurance from the first day
Very competitive pension plan
Generous holiday policy
Personal days
Employee Assistance Program
Free parking
Opportunity for professional development

SUMMARY:

This Law Clerk will support the Legal Team in Ontario.

This role includes reviewing and drafting a variety of contracts, real estate related documentation, and documents of a commercial nature.

This work will be done under the supervision of a lawyer.

The role also involves being responsible for obtaining, renewing, and retaining records of licensing documentation for all stores in Ontario.

The incumbent is responsible for providing administrative support to the Senior Director and the legal team.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review and draft a variety of contracts within the commercial practice of the law department, including areas such as real estate, marketing, procurement, transportation, and pharmacy
As needed, prepare legal memorandums for lawyers' review
Assist lawyers with transactional work, as necessary
Assist lawyers with legal research
Coordinate and attend meetings, as required, take minutes, and follow up with internal and external parties on behalf of the legal team
Open and close legal files (electronic and paper) in accordance with established system
Perform all aspects of file administration
Draft and prepare basic correspondence and other documents for professional approval/signature using precedents

QUALIFICATIONS:

Law Clerk accreditation
1 to 3 years office experience
Proficiency in all Microsoft programs, including Microsoft Outlook
Excellent team player, eager to work and gain knowledge and skills within a collegial legal team environment
This position is required to be at the office 2 days a week

LI-Hybrid

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Metro values, respects and leverages the differences and competences of all employees from a variety of different backgrounds. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment._**
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_ Only applicants that meet the qualifications will be contacted._
**_ We respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from agencies._