Corporate Law Clerk

Corporate Law Clerk PermanentToronto, OntarioJOB-1634 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 borrower-side 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 extra-provincial 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. Click to Apply