Senior Law Clerk

Fairstone Bank•Toronto, ON

61d•$80,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Fairstone Bank as a Senior Law Clerk, reporting to the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary and be part of our talented and growing team! About the role: Your responsibilities will include preparing and tracking corporate filings, maintaining minute books for the corporate entity group, supporting the Corporate Secretary with Board of Director meetings and ongoing corporate governance. You may also be asked to assist in other areas in support of the legal department accountabilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial services or other regulated industry, is highly organized, a self-starter by nature looking for the next big challenge, who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy work environment with an expanding financial services organization. Minute book maintenance and the preparation of corporate and regulatory filings, both at the provincial and federal level; Working closely with the Corporate Secretary by managing all aspects of the Board meeting administration, including but not limited to, Board and Committee workplans, agendas, draft minutes and communication with internal participants and members of the Board of Directors; Managing other corporate and administrative matters as needed, including the management of legal notices and certain regulatory inquiries; Providing operational legal support to business units autonomously and where appropriate, under the supervision of in-house counsel; Other special projects and responsibilities that may arise from time to time;

Requirements

Law clerk certification or Paralegal Diploma with requisite experience
8+ years of experience in an in-house legal department or a combination of law firm and in-house legal department
Experience working in banking and financial institutions or other similarly regulated industries
Proficient in SharePoint document management, Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Proficient in Diligent Board Books or other board governance management system
Excellent verbal communicator and strong drafting and written communication skills
Extremely well-organized, with the ability to work under pressure, and handle multiple projects/assignments concurrently
Strong attention to detail and accuracy with an ability to work on confidential and/or sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion
Highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic self-starter

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English and French), written and spoken is an asset

Responsibilities

Minute book maintenance and the preparation of corporate and regulatory filings, both at the provincial and federal level
Working closely with the Corporate Secretary by managing all aspects of the Board meeting administration, including but not limited to, Board and Committee workplans, agendas, draft minutes and communication with internal participants and members of the Board of Directors
Managing other corporate and administrative matters as needed, including the management of legal notices and certain regulatory inquiries
Providing operational legal support to business units autonomously and where appropriate, under the supervision of in-house counsel
Other special projects and responsibilities that may arise from time to time

Benefits

Award-Winning Culture: We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work Canada 2025 and one of Montreal’s Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid work model designed to support your lifestyle.
Time to Recharge: Generous vacation based on your role, statutory holidays, plus 6 wellness days to prioritize your well-being.
Compensation Package: Competitive base salary plus an annual incentive bonus tied to performance.
Comprehensive Benefits: Robust health and dental coverage through Manulife, as well as virtual healthcare through Dialogue.
Future-Ready Savings: Group Retirement Savings Plan with up to 7% employer match.
Exclusive Perks: Discounts from top retailers via WorkPerks, plus location-based perks like gym memberships and Toronto Bike Share.
On-Site Fitness: Gym access at our London and Montreal offices.
Continuous Growth: Education Assistance Program and Fairstone Academy for training and skill development.
Family Support: Parental leave top-up program to help you during life’s big moments.
Community Impact: One paid volunteer day to give back to causes that matter to you.