Corporate Law Clerk - Toronto, Canada - Definity

Definity

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job

ID :
6420

Category :
Strategy & Legal

Brand :
Definity

Regular/Temporary :
Regular

Fulltime/Parttime :
Full Time

Location :
Toronto, Canada

Definity includes some of Canada's most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance.

With strong roots that date back to 1871, we've grown to become a digital leader in the insurance industry. We're proud to help our clients and communities adapt and thrive in a world of constant change.

Our promise to you:
It's better here. Why? Because we CARE, and we provide an employee experience that's collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

Our ambition is to be one of Canada's leading and most innovative P&C insurers. Come be a part of our journey, and love what you do.

Definity offers a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with.

Leaders partner with their teams to find the right balance of on-site and remote work that best meets the needs of their teams, colleagues, brokers and customers, while ensuring collaboration, teamwork and accountability for goals.

What can you expect in this role?

Providing support for various governance, regulatory and corporate matters, under the guidance of our General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Coordinating board, committee and shareholder meetings and materials
Administration and maintenance of minute books, licensing processes and files, and corporate records
Interacting with provincial and federal financial institution regulators concerning corporate licensing and related matters
Assisting with SEDAR, SEDI and stock exchange filings
Drafting a variety of corporate documents, including corporate minutes, resolutions, notices, etc.
Assisting with preparation of corporate and commercial agreements, including nondisclosure agreements and routine contracts, as well as the completion of corporate transactions

What do you bring to the role?

Ability to communicate professionally in both verbal and written exchanges with external and internal clients at all levels regarding needs and requests
Propensity to maintain a composed, positive and confident attitude while working in a fastpaced environment, with mínimal supervision
Ability to work on confidential matters professionally with discretion
Ability to manage timelines, adhere to schedules and manage processes
A keen attention to detail
Minimum 3 years experience as a corporate law clerk within a Canadian financial institution, law firm or public company
Expert knowledge of preparation of corporate minutes and maintenance of minute books
Previous experience being involved in the corporate secretarial function for a Canadian financial institution, and/or publicly traded company, is highlydesirable

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it, and we've got it:

Hybrid work schedule for most roles
Company share ownership program
Pension and savings programs, with companymatched RRSP contributions
Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
Wellness and recognition programs
Discounts on products and services

Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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