Law Clerk, Financial Services

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP • Calgary, AB

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is seeking an experienced Law Clerk to join their Financial Services Department in their Calgary office. This role involves working alongside leading legal professionals to support financial services transactions. The firm is one of Canada’s leading business law firms, with over 1,000 members across multiple offices and a culture that nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining bright talent and is described as a dynamic and exciting place to begin or advance a career.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience as a law clerk, with specific experience in banking, in-house financial services, or corporate law.
• A Law Clerk Diploma or Certificate from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in corporate law procedures, PPSA, and relevant financial legislation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and prioritize multiple competing tasks
• High proficiency in using technology and ability to adapt to change
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A team player who also works well independently
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Disciplined execution and follow-through; excellent time management skills
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent problem-solving skills and problem-solving mindset
• Strong ability to learn existing business practices
• Familiarity with corporate or financing transactions
• Familiarity with the PPSA

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with legal professionals at the Firm on various financial services transactions
• Conduct Personal Property Security Act (“PPSA”) searches and registrations across Canada
• Provide transactional support to legal professionals at the Firm, including managing closing agendas and deliverables, drafting corporate consents, resolutions and certificates, assisting with the execution and closing of financing transactions, and preparing closing records
• Organize and maintain client files and records using the Firm’s document management system
• Serve as a key point of contact, liaising with internal legal counsel, business units, clients, external lenders, and regulatory authorities
• Manage competing requests and meet deadlines while protecting confidential and sensitive data in compliance with Firm security protocols
• Assist with the implementation, maintenance and improvement of new technologies for financial services transactions, as appropriate
• Contribute to the continued design and improvement of our enhanced service delivery model for clients
• Undertake projects and other responsibilities on an as-needed basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree