Financial Services Law Clerk
Job Description
Financial Services Law Clerk
Our renowned Client is on the hunt for a fresh face to join their team! They are seeking a Junior Financial Services Law Clerk to join their practice. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two year’s relevant legal experience, with a drive to grow professionally. The firm offers great opportunities for learning and development, as well as a supportive team that will encourage you to do your best work! Bring your skills and expertise to the table and we will do the rest! Apply now.
Key Responsibilities
- Order, review and report on due diligence searches, including (Personal Property Security Act (“PPSA”), Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”), and other corporate, lien and related searches
- Under the supervision of a lawyer, assist with drafting closing agendas, officer’s certificates, resolutions, PPSA/UCC search summary letters, reporting letters, notices of assignment of tax credits and PPSA estoppels
- Liaise with borrower’s counsel with regard to closing documentation
- Prepare and register PPSA liens in the appropriate jurisdictions
- Complete transaction record books
- Update and maintain client forms and precedents
Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years experience gained as a Financial Services or Transactional Law Clerk
- Successful completion of a post-secondary Law Clerk program
- Familiarity with the PPSA and UCC or a willingness to learn
- Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
- Thorough knowledge, understanding and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes
- Microsoft 365 Suite of Applications, CorpLink, eCore, PPSA Canada, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign and Closing Folders
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to problem solve
To apply, please forward your resume to Zaheeda Merali, Manager –Law Clerk Division at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
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