Senior Law Clerk

Fairstone Bank • Toronto, ON

5d • CA$90,000 - CA$110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a collaborative, in-house legal team where your skills and expertise will directly impact business outcomes and support the growth of a rapidly growing Canadian financial institution. We are searching for a Senior Law Clerk to join our Legal team and work closely with senior leadership and business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. This is an opportunity to move beyond a traditional in-house department or law firm and gain broader exposure, ownership, and work-life balance, while working on complex files and meaningful initiatives.

Requirements

• Law Clerk certification or Paralegal Diploma with requisite experience
• 8+ years of experience in an in-house legal department or a combination of a 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

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Corporate Secretary and the Board of Directors on managing all aspects of the Board governance, Board meeting management and administration
• Manage corporate and regulatory filings, both Provincial and Federal
• Support on corporate and legal matters as needed, including minute books, legal notices and responding to regulatory inquiries
• Other special projects and responsibilities that may arise from time to time

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus an annual incentive bonus tied to performance
• Robust health and dental coverage through Manulife
• Virtual healthcare through Dialogue
• Group Retirement Savings Plan with up to 7% employer match
• Discounts from top retailers via WorkPerks
• Location-based perks like gym memberships and Toronto Bike Share
• Gym access at our London and Montreal offices
• Education Assistance Program
• Fairstone Academy for training and skill development
• Parental leave top-up program
• One paid volunteer day to give back to causes that matter to you
• Generous vacation based on your role
• Statutory holidays
• 6 wellness days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed