Corporate Law Clerk
Bennett Jones LLP is a top tier, full service international law firm with offices in Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton, Ottawa, Vancouver, Beijing and New York. We are proud that Bennett Jones was ranked as a Platinum Level Best Employer in the 2020 "Best Employers in Canada" survey conducted by Kincentric. The firm has also been recognized for 2020 as one of "Alberta's Top 75 Employers" and as a Top Employer for Young People in a study conducted by Mediacorp. The firm has been ranked as one of the top places to work in Canada for 18 consecutive years.
We are currently recruiting for the following role in our Toronto office:
Corporate Law Clerk
Essential Functions:
- Drafting documents implementing incorporations, amalgamations, continuances, amendments and other fundamental changes
- Drafting documents relating to acquisitions and corporate reorganizations
- Conducting and summarizing minute book reviews and drafting documents rectifying deficiencies
- Coordinating with lawyers/clerks in our other offices on multi-jurisdictional transactions and providing Ontario support
- General and annual corporate maintenance
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years corporate law clerk experience at major Canadian law firms (Not-for-Profit experience is an asset)
- Diploma in Law Clerk studies from an accredited Ontario college or completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
- Experience working in a corporate database, preferably GlobalAct
- Professional and ability to interact and effectively communicate with individuals at all levels
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and handle a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and be a strong team player
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
Apply To:
Human Resources
Bennett Jones Services Limited Partnership
3400 One First Canadian Place
P.O. Box 130
Toronto, ON M5X 1A4
E-mail: hrdepttor@bennettjones.com
All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory verification of a Canadian criminal record check. Determination of the factors that constitute satisfactory verification is within the sole discretion of Bennett Jones.
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Bennett Jones is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, 2005. If you require accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
