Corporate Law Clerk

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Our private sector client, an established full-service law firm located in Ottawa is looking for a Corporate Law Clerk to join their team and support their corporate lawyers. We're looking for someone with 3+ years of experience in corporate law. Does that sound like you? Keep reading to learn more!

Salary range: $55,000 - $65,000

About you

To be successful, you will need:

• Have a Post-Secondary diploma for Law Clerk or related program
• 3+ years of experience in corporate law
• Reside in Ottawa and able to work on-site and the client's office
• A team player that can liaise with the legal team, supporting staff and external clients
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in all interactions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills through various channels such as email, phone and in-person

About the role

If hired, you will:

• Prepare the requisite documents for incorporations, amendments, amalgamations, dissolutions, corporate reorganizations, and others when needed
• Administer Minute Books, including reviewing, reporting, rectifying, updating registers and ledgers, and maintaining records with the Ontario Ministry, Companies Branch, and Corporations Canada
• Assist on share or asset sale and purchase transactions, including preparing closing agendas and documents, and aiding the completion and closing of transactions.
• General file administration
• File, diarize deadlines, and maintain a solid reminder system
• Open and close client files, prepare reports, and organize closing documents.
• Prepare various accounting documents, including client accounts.
• Assist with debt and equity finance transactions.
• Conduct corporate searches (PPSA, Writs of Execution, Bankruptcy, Bank Act, and Litigation) and prepare reports for clients
• Prepare and file annual returns
• Obtain certificates of compliance/status
• Conduct preliminary name and NUANS searches and draft communication with Corporations Canada when a corporate name is denied

Have questions about the role or unsure if this is the right job for you? Let's talk! Connect with me on LinkedIn or email me at Todd@taghr.com to get the conversation started.