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Gowling WLG

Senior Law Clerk - Corporate Services

Ottawa, ON, Canada

$78,000 to $88,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Pay: $78,000 to $88,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 27, 2026
Experience: A minimum of 10 years legal experience as a Law Clerk/Paralegal in the Province of Ontario, 5 of which should be in the not-for-profit area.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 28, 2026

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About Gowling Wlg

At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other.

We’re intentional about building a workplace that’s both high-performing and supportive, ensuring that everyone is empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential. Our culture is grounded in our shared values: Raise the Bar, Embrace Differences, and Thrive Together. These values shape how we collaborate, lead, and succeed – across teams, time zones, and career paths.

Whether you’re pursuing a role in law or business services, explore what’s possible and make your mark with Gowling WLG.

PROFILE

We are seeking a Senior Law Clerk for our Business Law Department to join our Corporate Services team to practice primarily in the not-for-profit area along with some limited for-profit work requiring the proficiency of a Senior Law Clerk.

The position may be located at any of our offices in Ontario.

Responsibilities

In the not-for-profit role, independently drafts a variety of not-for-profit documentation under each of the CNCA and the ONCA, including articles of incorporation, articles of amendment (including transitional amendments under the ONCA), restated articles of incorporation, dissolutions, revivals, by-laws (including those containing more complex director qualifications and multiple classes of membership), organizational documents, annual documents, minutes of meetings, notices of director and member meetings, meeting agendas, chairperson scripts, codes and policies, closing agendas, corporate compliance charts, minute book reviews and rectifications, asset purchase and amalgamation agreements and related documents, and correspondence, all to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file.
In the limited for-profit role, independently drafts a variety of documentation, including articles of incorporation and amendments, articles of amalgamation, tax driven reorganizations, dissolutions, minute book reviews and rectifications, share and asset purchase agreements and related agreements and documents, and correspondence to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file, in accordance with applicable legislation, governing regulations and/or corporate governance documents.
Evaluates the file to review facts, determine appropriate processes and plans the steps necessary for the conduct of the file, ensuring critical deadlines are identified and met.
Provides corporate secretarial services to various clients, including attending meetings to take minutes.
Often acts as the frontline liaison with the client for corporate matters connected with their file.
Undertakes to train and mentor junior associates, law clerks and students within the Corporate Services team and the Business Law Department.
Ability to work well in a team environment, employing good communication and social skills.
Knowledge of and experience with the PPSA would be of interest.

Qualifications

A minimum of 10 years legal experience as a Law Clerk/Paralegal in the Province of Ontario, 5 of which should be in the not-for-profit area.
Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Aptitude to coach, train and mentor junior associates, law clerks and students.
Ability to provide guidance and direction to professionals, law clerks and legal administrative assistants.
Knowledgeable about current relevant legislation and government regulations including each of the CNCA, the ONCA, the OBCA and the CBCA.
In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
Ability to produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines.
Ability to prioritize and to redefine priorities as and when necessary.
Experience with Athennian or similar corporate database such as EnAct, GlobalAct or ALF is an asset.

Benefits/Perks

Gowling WLG’s total rewards program is designed to foster a culture where high performance and personal well-being go hand-in-hand. We support your career and life with:

100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment)
Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more

The starting range for this role is $78,000 to $88,000. Starting salary will be determined based on an applicant’s individual skills, competencies and unique qualifications. Gowling WLG employees have the potential to exceed this range based on tenure and performance.

This position is currently vacant and is open to both internal and external candidates. Gowling WLG is recruiting for this role to support ongoing firm needs and team operations.

This employer may use tools within our applicant tracking system that include artificial intelligence–supported features, such as automated candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all screening, assessments, and selections are reviewed and completed by human recruiters and hiring managers.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are in need of accommodation or support at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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Responsibilities

Independently draft and manage not-for-profit corporate documents and, to a limited extent, for-profit corporate documents, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and governance requirements. Assess files and deadlines, provide corporate secretarial and client liaison services, and train and mentor junior team members.

Requirements

Requires at least 10 years of legal experience as an Ontario law clerk or paralegal, including at least five years in the not-for-profit area, and in-depth knowledge of relevant corporate legislation and legal principles. Candidates should have strong communication, analytical, organizational, and mentoring abilities; experience with Athennian or similar corporate databases is an asset.

Skills

Not-For-Profit Corporate Law
Corporate Services
Corporate Document Drafting
Corporate Governance
Corporate Secretarial Services
Client Liaison
File Management
Deadline Management
Legal Document Analysis
Ontario Corporate Legislation
CNCA
ONCA
OBCA
CBCA
PPSA
Training And Mentoring

Benefits

Employer-Paid Health Coverage
Dental Coverage
Mental Health Coverage
Lifestyle Spending Allowance
Vacation Days
Hybrid Work Flexibility
Parental Leave Top-Up
Group Retirement Savings Plan With Employer Match
Short- And Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Employee And Family Assistance Program
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Support
Mental Health First Aid Network
Recognition Awards
Appreciation Events
Preferred Pricing Programs
Referral Bonuses

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Keywords

Not-For-Profit
Corporate Services
Business Law
CNCA
ONCA
OBCA
CBCA
PPSA
Corporate Governance
Articles Of Incorporation
Articles Of Amendment
Amalgamations
Dissolutions
Revivals
By-Laws
Minute Books
Corporate Secretarial Services
Share Purchase Agreements
Asset Purchase Agreements
Tax-Driven Reorganizations
Client Liaison
File Management
Deadline Management
Athennian
EnAct
GlobalAct
ALF
Training
Mentoring

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