Corporate Law Clerk
ID: 4664
Job Description
Corporate Law Clerk
Our Client, a top-tier, busy law firm is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Corporate practice. This firm offers amazing opportunities for your professional growth and success in a supportive environment. As a Corporate Law Clerk you will be providing service to clients and providing legal and administrative support to your team. The firm also provides a competitive salary, benefits, perks and more! Apply now before it’s too late!
Key Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of legal and administrative duties under the direct supervision of the Corporate Services Manager
- Prepare articles and corporate documentation relating to simple incorporations, organizations, amendments, continuances to/from other jurisdictions, short form amalgamations, dissolutions under the governed by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), Canada Business Corporations Act, Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and the Corporations Act (Ontario)
- Prepare routine minute book documentation (i.e. annual meeting materials, changes in directors/officers/registered office, dividends, etc.) and make necessary filings
- Prepare and file business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations as required by provincial legislation
- Prepare and file extra-provincial and territorial registrations, amendments and annual returns on behalf of corporations, partnerships and limited partnerships as required by the various provinces and territories
- Prepare and file annual returns, Forms 1 and 2 as required by the Corporations Information Act (Ontario)
- Provide assistance during and/or subsequent to completion of a transaction, as may be required
- Review, analyze and summarize basic and/or routine minute books and corporate records and recommend a course of action to rectify any deficiencies and draft necessary documentation
- Conduct preliminary searches for name availability, obtain NUANS, document list, corporate profile report and determine currency of information
- Obtain Certificates of Status/Compliance
Qualifications
- 2+ years experience gained in a recognized downtown firm
- Successful completion of a post-secondary Law Clerk program
- Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
- Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
- Basic knowledge, understanding and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes
To apply, please forward your resume to Zaheeda Merali, Manager –Law Clerk Division at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
