Corporate Law Clerk

Impact Recruitment is partnering with a law firm in Ottawa to recruit a Corporate Law Clerk. This role requires the candidate to be onsite in their Ottawa office 4-5 days per week for the first 3 months.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a national law firm known for its focus on providing legal services to businesses, particularly in the areas of corporate law, intellectual property, and technology. The firm combines a deep understanding of the legal landscape with a practical approach to help clients navigate complex legal challenges. Their team is made up of experienced attorneys who prioritize strong client relationships and tailored solutions, making them a valuable partner for companies looking to grow and innovate.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The selected candidate for this role will collaborate closely with lawyers, clients, and legal administrative assistants as part of the law clerk team to provide high-quality legal services.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The main responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• Manage a high volume of requests related to daily corporate activities, including share issuances, transfer requests, and changes in directors, officers, and registered office.
• Maintain and update minute books, assisting with both pre-closing clean-up and post-closing updates.
• Establish and oversee Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP), including handling grants and exercises.
• Handle continuances, amalgamations, and various amendments.
• Review minute books in relation to different financing transactions and mergers and acquisitions.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a law clerk in a corporate law setting.
• Proficient in working with, creating, and manipulating PDF documents.
• Strong team player with the ability to thrive in a multi-office environment.
• Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Solid practical knowledge of corporations incorporated in Ontario.
• Familiarity with the Canada Business Corporations Act.

COMPENSATION

$65,000 - $70,000 salary DOE.

Full medical & dental.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply directly to this posting with the most recent version of your resume. If you would like to speak with us regarding this position, please contact Hollie Collins at (236) 429-2354 ext 206 or email hcollins@impactrecruitment.ca

To learn more about our open positions, visit us at impactrecruitment.ca.

ABOUT IMPACT RECRUITMENT

Specializing in a wide variety of industries and recruitment verticals, Impact Recruitment is passionate about matching exceptional talent with exciting new opportunities. For job seekers, we offer a dedicated approach to finding the right opportunity for your career growth.

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Privacy and confidentiality are important to us; as such all applications are kept strictly confidential. We will not share your information with anyone without your prior approval. While we will only be considering qualified applicants for this position, if you are interested in pursuing an alternate career path, we would certainly be happy to speak with you about opportunities that fit your profile.