Compliance Law Clerk

Loopstra Nixon LLP•Toronto, ON

12d•CA$60,000 - CA$75,000

About The Position

Our Corporate Services team is seeking an experienced Compliance Law Clerk to provide essential support for corporate compliance and annual maintenance. This role is ideal for an individual with 2-3 years of experience in corporate law, excellent organizational skills, and a keen ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic legal setting.

Requirements

Law Clerk diploma from an accredited college or completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification.
2-3 years of experience in a compliance or corporate services role, or a similar legal setting.
Basic knowledge of federal and provincial corporate statues and corporate procedures.
Strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and effective problem-solving abilities.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Strong interpersonal and written & oral communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with legal entity management software such as MinuteBox, is an asset.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain annual corporate documents, including resolutions, returns, and updates to directors, officers, and corporate details.
Ensure timely filing of required government documents such as notices of change and annual returns.
Coordinate and prepare documents for extra-provincial registrations and ensure compliance with applicable legislation like the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and Canada Business Corporations Act.
Maintain and update corporate databases and manage electronic documentation related to compliance and annual maintenance.
Assist in monitoring and auditing organizational compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including preparing compliance reports and supporting internal investigations.
Contribute to the development and revision of compliance policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current laws.
Support the delivery of training programs on compliance-related issues and procedures to employees.
Provide general administrative support to the compliance team, including scheduling, record management, and file organization.