Corporate Law Clerk
Salary Range: $40,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience
GGFI Law is seeking a Corporate Law Clerk to join our team. This position is primarily responsible for supporting the Corporate Department and its lawyers across a broad range of corporate, commercial, and not-for-profit matters.
GGFI Law offers a friendly, collegial work environment, competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.
This role is for a new position and is not for an existing vacancy.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will:
- Assist with the incorporation, organization, governance, and ongoing maintenance of not-for-profit corporations and charitable organizations
- Perform general law clerk and legal assistant duties on corporate files
- Prepare and file corporate documentation relating to incorporations, amalgamations, continuances, amendments, dissolutions and annual maintenance matters
- Draft corporate documents relating to corporate reorganizations, share or asset purchase transactions or tax reorganizations
- Prepare and file not-for-profit corporate documents, including incorporations, bylaw amendments, member resolutions, annual filings and other organizational documents as well as making applications for registration with the Charities Directorate
- Coordinate documentation, due diligence searches, reports and client communications relating to corporate transactions
- Review corporate minute books and correct deficiencies
- Liaise with lawyers, accountants, clients and government agencies
- Perform clerical tasks such as organizing files, scanning and binding documents
- Other tasks as required
Qualifications & Skills:
- Law clerk diploma, related legal education, or equivalent practical experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience in corporate law
- Experience with incorporations, reorganizations, share and asset purchase transactions and annual corporate maintenance
- Experience working with not-for-profit corporations and charitable organizations is an asset
- Experience working with Professional Corporation transactions is an asset
- Experience using Appara or similar corporate records management software is an asset
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel
- Excellent time management, organization and prioritization skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and ability to proofread legal documents accurately
- Interpersonal skills that foster positive client and team relationships
Why Join GGFI Law?
- Collegial and inclusive workplace culture
- Opportunities for professional development
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including:
- RRSP matching
- Extended health care, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Free on-site parking
- Firm social events
GGFI Law is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation for interview or employment purposes.
