Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Job description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Corporate Law Clerk to join an entrepreneurial hedge fund with a reputation for excellence. Backed by a close-knit team of exceptionally bright, collaborative, and genuinely supportive professionals, the firm offers a unique environment where intellectual rigor and high performance are paired with a welcoming and down-to-earth culture.
This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of the in-house Legal and Compliance team, 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 a fast-paced environment, enjoys juggling a variety of responsibilities, and can seamlessly adapt to evolving priorities. Highly organized, discreet, and detail-oriented, they are a self-starter who is equally comfortable working independently and partnering closely with the Chief Legal Officer.
This is an exciting opportunity to do challenging, high-impact work while being surrounded by talented colleagues who are not only experts in their fields, but are also friendly, approachable, and invested in each other's success.
Duties & 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, 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 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 when required.
- Handle KYC, AML, onboarding, and other regulatory documentation requirements.
Qualifications
- Completion of law clerk program recognized by the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario;
- 3+ years of experience as a Law Clerk in a corporate/commercial law firm;
- Experience supporting cross-border matters and working with U.S. and offshore counsel is an asset;
- Combined corporate and litigation experience, is an asset;
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the corporate statutes, legal procedures, and protocols;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign;
- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal, interpersonal and time management skills;
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and market-sensitive information with absolute discretion, and to comply with confidentiality, personal-trading, and information-barrier policies;
- A positive attitude and professional image
