Corporate Law Clerk

Company: Toronto Based Hedge Fund

Location: Downtown, Toronto

Salary: $75,000–$100,000 per year

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently recruiting for a superior Corporate Law Clerk to join a well established Toronto based hedge fund with a reputation for excellence.

Backed by a close-knit team of exceptionally bright and genuinely supportive investment professionals, the firm offers a uniquely collaborative environment that boasts a welcoming and down to earth office culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of the in-house Legal & Compliance team reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, supporting a sophisticated portfolio of Canadian, U.S., and offshore entities, as well as complex cross-border transactions, litigation, and enforcement matters.

The ideal candidate thrives in an open concept environment, enjoys managing a diverse range of responsibilities, and can seamlessly adapt to evolving priorities. Highly organized, discreet, and detail-oriented, they are comfortable working independently as well as alongside their direct report.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct corporate due diligence reviews in connection with transactions, identify deficiencies, and prepare rectification documentation.
• Prepare and file corporate documents relating to incorporations, amendments, amalgamations, continuances, dissolutions, reorganizations, and other corporate transactions.
• Assist with mergers and acquisitions, financings, asset purchases, and other transactional matters, including preparation of closing documentation and execution packages.
• Maintain corporate records, minute books, registers, corporate structure charts, and entity databases for Canadian, U.S., and offshore entities.
• Prepare routine corporate governance documentation, including annual resolutions, director and officer changes, dividends, share issuances, and related filings.
• Manage corporate compliance matters, including annual returns, business name registrations, regulatory filings, and the maintenance of compliance calendars and deadlines.
• Conduct corporate searches, coordinate filings with regulatory authorities, and liaise with lawyers, registered agents, local counsel, and external service providers.
• Contribute to the development of precedents, templates, and internal processes while proactively identifying issues and recommending solutions.
• Support litigation, enforcement, and document production matters, including file management, legal holds, and coordination with external counsel as required.
• Handle KYC, AML, onboarding, and other regulatory documentation requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience as a Law Clerk in a corporate/commercial law firm.
• Strong corporate law experience, with a solid understanding of corporate statutes, legal procedures, and protocols.
• Experience supporting cross-border matters and working with U.S. and offshore counsel is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Able to use AI tools to create and modify documents
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and market-sensitive information with the highest degree of discretion and to comply with confidentiality, personal-trading, and information-barrier policies.
• Positive attitude, professional presence, and a collaborative approach.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign.
• Combined corporate and litigation experience is an asset.