Senior Law Clerk - Business Law

KPMG•Toronto, ON

About The Position

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference. KPMG Law LLP is a national law firm affiliated with the professional services firm of KPMG LLP, with offices in major markets across Canada. As an integrated, multidisciplinary firm, our lawyers work closely with accountants and other professionals on complex client engagements across a broad range of legal and tax-related practice areas. Our Business Law team has earned a strong reputation for helping solve problems, providing answers, and delivering results. We are recognized among Canada’s top business law firms, and our lawyers are recognized leaders in the field. You will join the team as a Senior Law Clerk, bringing your experience and interest in corporate law to support complex legal matters and client engagements.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk
Demonstrated experience supporting complex corporate and transactional matters
Experience working with corporate databases and document management systems such as MinuteBox and NetDocuments
Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and internal interactions
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with sound judgment
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and related technology tools

Nice To Haves

ILCO certification or equivalent professional designation considered an asset

Responsibilities

Manage corporate records, including minute books, registers, ledgers, and corporate entity databases to ensure data integrity
Prepare and file documentation related to formations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, arrangements, extra‑provincial registrations, and dissolutions
Assess registration requirements across jurisdictions and oversee related filings, amendments, and annual returns
Prepare and review corporate and transactional documents, including closing agendas, agreements, resolutions, and ancillary materials
Support intercompany and third‑party transactions, including post‑closing organization and record maintenance
Prepare board and shareholder meeting materials, officer certificates, and notarial certificates
Serve as a key point of contact for corporate secretarial matters, responding to complex client and internal requests
Support and collaborate with lawyers and clerks, including sharing knowledge and contributing to team development