Law Clerk - Corporate

Aird & Berlis LLP•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$90,000 - CA$115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm seeking a Corporate Law Clerk to join their Corporate Services department. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of Corporate law, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The firm emphasizes fostering a professional, supportive, and diverse environment where members feel valued and respected, focusing on client service, career growth, and life balance.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk
Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge, understanding and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes
Microsoft 365 Suite of Applications, MinuteBox, CorpLink, eCore and Adobe Acrobat
Willingness to accept additional responsibilities as required
Strong verbal and written communication
Ability to problem solve
Good judgment and decision making skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Organized
Resourceful
Detailed

Responsibilities

Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation relating to simple/complex incorporations, organizations, amendments, continuances to/from other jurisdictions, short and long form amalgamations, dissolutions under the governed by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), Canada Business Corporations Act, Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and the Corporations Act (Ontario)
Prepare simple and complex closing documents, namely resolutions approving share and asset sale transactions, officer certificates, directions and assist lawyers with post closing matters, as may be required
Prepare routine minute book documentation (i.e. annual meeting materials, changes in directors/officers/registered office, dividends, share provisions, etc.) and make necessary filings
Compose and file business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations as required by provincial legislation
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, initial returns and notices as required by the Corporations Information Act (Ontario) and Canada Business Corporations Act
Review, analyze and summarize basic/complex minute books and corporate records and recommend a course of action to rectify any deficiencies and draft necessary remedial documentation
Obtain Certificates of Status/Compliance
Accountable for all work assigned
Take initiative
Confidential