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Corporate Law Clerk
Forge Recruitment
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- Hybrid
- Staff / Principal
- 17 hours ago
17 hours ago
Our client is a distinguished national law firm that has built its reputation on empowering talent and fostering professional growth. With a collaborative, boutique environment and a sophisticated business-focused clientele, this firm offers the best of both worlds: the resources and reach of a national practice combined with the personalized attention and culture of a smaller firm. Their commitment to excellence and their people-first approach make them an employer of choice for legal professionals seeking meaningful career development.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Law Clerk to join a dynamic team supporting corporate, business, and administration matters across Ontario. You will work collaboratively on a diverse caseload while collaborating with lawyers and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with leading legal professionals within the Business and Corporate group on a range of corporate transactions, including financings.
- Assist with the formation, organization, and reorganization of corporate entities, preparing related organizational documents in accordance with venture backed industry standards.
- Review corporate records and conduct minute book reviews for client onboarding and transactional matters, preparing remedial documentation as required.
- Prepare, update, and maintain capitalization tables using legal entity management software.
- Maintain accurate corporate records and update legal entity management systems, providing support on additional transactional and administrative matters as needed.
The Offer
This role provides an exceptional opportunity to develop expertise in corporate and business law while working with a sophisticated client base. You will benefit from a supportive team environment that values autonomy, professional development, and work-life balance. The firm's boutique structure ensures your contributions are recognized and your career progression is prioritized.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience in corporate and/or business law.
- Law Clerk diploma from an accredited institution.
- Experience working with legal entity management software.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
- Strong technical proficiency and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software, systems, and processes.
- Thorough knowledge of legislation relevant to corporate practice, including the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), Canada Business Corporations Act, Business Names Act, Corporations Information Act, and Limited Partnerships Act.
- Familiarity with corporate legal terminology, statutory forms, and related documentation.
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.
Corporate Law Clerk · Forge Recruitment