Corporate Law Clerk

Corporate Law Clerk

Salary Range: $40,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience

GGFI Law is seeking a Corporate Law Clerk to join our team. This position is primarily responsible for supporting the Corporate Department and its lawyers across a broad range of corporate, commercial, and not-for-profit matters.

GGFI Law offers a friendly, collegial work environment, competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.

This role is for a new position and is not for an existing vacancy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

• Assist with the incorporation, organization, governance, and ongoing maintenance of not-for-profit corporations and charitable organizations
• Perform general law clerk and legal assistant duties on corporate files
• Prepare and file corporate documentation relating to incorporations, amalgamations, continuances, amendments, dissolutions and annual maintenance matters
• Draft corporate documents relating to corporate reorganizations, share or asset purchase transactions or tax reorganizations
• Prepare and file not-for-profit corporate documents, including incorporations, bylaw amendments, member resolutions, annual filings and other organizational documents as well as making applications for registration with the Charities Directorate
• Coordinate documentation, due diligence searches, reports and client communications relating to corporate transactions
• Review corporate minute books and correct deficiencies
• Liaise with lawyers, accountants, clients and government agencies
• Perform clerical tasks such as organizing files, scanning and binding documents
• Other tasks as required

Qualifications & Skills:

• Law clerk diploma, related legal education, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience in corporate law
• Experience with incorporations, reorganizations, share and asset purchase transactions and annual corporate maintenance
• Experience working with not-for-profit corporations and charitable organizations is an asset
• Experience working with Professional Corporation transactions is an asset
• Experience using Appara or similar corporate records management software is an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel
• Excellent time management, organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to proofread legal documents accurately
• Interpersonal skills that foster positive client and team relationships

Why Join GGFI Law?

• Collegial and inclusive workplace culture
• Opportunities for professional development
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including:
• RRSP matching
• Extended health care, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Free on-site parking
• Firm social events

GGFI Law is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation for interview or employment purposes.