Law Clerk - Tax

Aird & Berlis LLP•Toronto, ON

45d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s and Vancouver’s financial districts. With over 250 lawyers, business advisors and patent agents, we serve clients across Canada and globally. The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued, respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other, the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional, supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things: client service, your career and your life. We have an open vacancy for a law clerk with a background in tax or corporate law. You will collaborate closely with our team on complex and high-profile client tax transactions.

Requirements

Minimum of five years’ experience gained as a Corporate or Tax Law Clerk
Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary
Microsoft 365 suite of applications
Strong verbal and written communication
Ability to problem solve
Good judgment and decision making skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Organized
Resourceful
Detailed

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of a corporate database and experience with CorpLink considered an asset

Responsibilities

Prepare corporate reorganization documents; including, agreements, resolutions and all other necessary documentation to implement sophisticated corporate reorganizations
Assist with complex tax driven transactions including section 85 rollover agreements, section 51 and section 86 exchange agreements, and the preparation of closing agendas in respect of transactions and all necessary documentation
Assist with other general corporate matters, such as incorporation and organization of corporations under the Canada Business Corporations Act and the Ontario Business Corporations Act, all types of dividend resolutions, annual maintenance resolutions, share redemptions, share transfers, changes to directors and officers, general and limited partnership registrations, business name registrations and extra provincial registrations
Prepare reporting letters and record books upon closing
Process corporate documents utilizing Cyberbahn
Update Minute Books and corporate database
Assist with Business Number and Program Accounts registrations with Canada Revenue Agency and provincial tax registrations
Assist with other general corporate matters
Produce the highest quality of work
Accountable for all work assigned
Take initiative
Confidential