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Corporate Law Clerk (Etobicoke)

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing boutique firm based in Etobicoke. They are currently in search of an ambitious Corporate Law Clerk to join their growing team.

Your new role

In this new role, you will be involved in a variety of corporate matters from corporate services work including incorporations, amalgamation and continuances to annual returns and business name registrations, to corporate transactional matters including financings, share purchase, rollovers, and closings. In this new role, you will also aid with/preparation of tax-driven reorganizations – estate freeze, s.85 rollovers, purifications, and other complex reorgs. You will also be tasked with managing all procedural and administrative tasks. You will also review and analyze corporate charter documents and records to ensure compliance with governing statutes and identify deficiencies.

What you will need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you must have a minimum of 3 years of Corporate Law experience. A combination of private practice experience and relevant in-house corporate experience may be considered. You should be very professional and can interact and effectively communicate with individuals at all levels. Experience working in a corporate database will be a huge asset.

What you will get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual that is looking to grow their career. The role offers and very generous compensation and benefits package.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now', or call us now at for a confidential discussion.

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Salary: $50K +, commensurate to experience

Corporate Law Clerk

Mazzeo Law is a boutique law firm located in Vaughan, ON, voted Top Choice Real Estate Law Firm in 2022, 2023 and 2024, and recognized by Best Lawyers in 2022.Our areas of expertise are focused mostly in helping the community resolve their legal issues which often encompasses Family Law, Real Estate Law, Corporate Law and Wills and Estates.

We are currently seeking a confident, experienced and hands on Law Clerk that is able to apply their strong corporate law background to the overall carriage of the Principal Lawyer and Partners corporate files. Experience in Wills & Estates is considered an asset. Mazzeo Law offers a true team environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package with an opportunity to enhance skills and knowledge in a fast-paced environment.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist and complete a variety of legal administrative duties in Corporate law;
• Provide Lawyer with regular updates on the status of files;
• Manage physical and electronic client files in accordance with firm policies and procedures;

• Organize and maintain minute books, prepare annual resolutions and file annual returns
• Prepare and file articles of incorporations, amendment and other corporate registrations and filings
• Conduct minute books reviews and prepare remedial resolutions
• Support in larger transactions by maintaining closing agendas and drafting agreements and closing documents
• Conduct corporate and security searches
• Prepare corporate documents, such as director/member resolutions, by-laws, incorporations, amalgamations, dissolutions, articles of amendments, etc.
• Provide support on all aspects of corporate transactions including small business acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, corporate freezes, financings, and general corporate work, including minute book review and maintenance, due diligence and reporting, etc.
• Drafting agreements including shareholder agreements, share purchase agreements, annual meeting documents, annual filings and amendments, etc.
• Draft wills and estates documents (e.g. wills, powers of attorney and applications for a certificate of appointment of estate trustee);
• Participate in Will signing meetings and other meetings to sign documents with clients in the office;
• General administrative duties, including but not limited to docketing own time
• Meet with clients to sign various documents;

• Schedule/Organize client meetings, counsel discussions, etc.;
• Photocopy, scan and bind documents as required;

• Perform review and summarize corporate searches;

• Attending to PPSA registrations, etc;

• Work closely with other parties involved in transactions, such as lawyers, clients and accountants. This includes coordination of closing activities and ensuring the necessary documents are properly recorded and filed;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Corporate laws and regulations, ensuring all transactions adhere to these guidelines.

• Ensure all client information is strictly confidential, adhering to all privacy laws and regulations.
• Obtain testimonials from clients once the file has settled; and
• Assist Lawyer in any other requests as required.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Corporate Law Clerk (experience as an estates clerk an asset;
• Law Clerk Diploma;
• Experience with Appara, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Docusign and Cosmolex,
• Experience working in an office environment

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Very organized with excellent time management skills;
• High attention to detail;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Computer savvy and a strong ability to learn new skills quickly;

• Work well independently as well as part of a team;
• Manage a corporate file from start to finish with minimal supervision;
• Punctual, reliable and responsible;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent communication skills; and
• Strong work ethic.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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Join Our Team – Corporate Law Clerk (8+ Years’ Experience)
Goodmans LLP – Toronto, ON

Goodmans LLP is internationally recognized as one of Canada’s leading transaction law firms. Our lawyers and clients are at the forefront of their industries, driving innovation and achieving exceptional results. We combine deep legal expertise with a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture—balancing tradition and innovation to deliver outstanding service.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Law Clerk to join our Corporate Services team. The successful candidate will bring 8+ years of corporate law clerk experience, ideally from a large law firm environment. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside top-tier lawyers in our Business Law Practice Groups, supporting a wide range of corporate transactions and ongoing governance work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and file corporate documentation for private and public companies, including routine maintenance, annual updates, and transaction-related filings
• Conduct detailed minute book reviews and prepare corresponding remedial documentation
• Maintain corporate records and minute books
• Liaise with lawyers, clients, regulators, and third-party service providers
• Mentor and provide training to junior clerks and administrative assistants

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a corporate law clerk role; large firm experience is a strong asset
• University degree and/or Law Clerk diploma; ILCO certification (or equivalent) preferred
• Strong working knowledge of the OBCA, CBCA, Limited Partnerships Act, and Business Names Act; experience with not-for-profit legislation is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive team player with a client-service mindset and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in MinuteBox or other corporate database software
• Strong command of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed to support urgent or time-sensitive client matters

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Salary:

Do you want to work for the first B-Corp certified law firm in Ontario and feel a sense of purpose in your work?

At Barriston Law, wemake a differencein the lives of our clients, communities and co-workers by cultivatingpositive connectionsevery day. Wedeliver peace of mindas we serve our clients with results-driven legal advice.

We have a position available within our dynamic and growing firm for a Corporate Law Clerk in our Barrie location, supporting Graham Knight and Pamela Heary.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience as a Corporate Law Clerk, including experience with respect to the responsibilities outlined below;

Responsibilities of this role include:

• Completing asset and share transactions, including conducting and reviewing corporate searches; attending to security registrations; drafting, reviewing and finalizing agreements and supporting closing documents; attending to closing payouts and reporting.
• Completing corporate reorganizations and restructurings, including drafting rollover and exchange agreements, security documents, share transfer documents, promissory notes and corporate resolutions.
• Managing ongoing corporate maintenance including incorporations, amalgamations, continuances, amendments and dissolutions.
• Completing Federal and Provincial Corporate Filings including knowledge of the Ontario Business Registry.
• Meeting with and interacting with clients and referral sources, placing a high value on client service and relationship building.
• Performing general administrative support related to all files including opening files, preparation of accounts and client billings, processing payments, calendar maintenance and maintaining an active filing system.
• Mentoring and supporting other team members in developing knowledge and skills related to corporate matters.
• An understanding of or ability to complete commercial financing transactions would be an asset.

The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, strong attention to detail and the ability to assist in resolving complex problems as required. A great attitude and emphasis on client experience is a must. Program specific IT training will be provided through our in-house IT staff, as required, on an ongoing basis.

We offer a competitive compensation package which includes annual salary, group benefits, pension plan, annual vacation and 10 paid sick days.

If you have the required skills and background, please apply with both a cover letter and resume through the apply for this job link on this job ad.

Barriston Law values the benefits a diverse workforce brings to our practice. We strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and people who identify with a disability. If we can offer you any accommodations through the hiring process, please let us know. Additionally, if you have any suggestions on how we can make hiring more accessible please contact our Human Resources Department at

No telephone calls or agencies please.

We appreciate your interest in this position,however only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Corporate Law Clerk

Job description

Our client is a leading global full-service firm in Downtown Toronto. They are currently in search of a highly experienced Corporate Law Clerk to join their corporate group.

Your new role

In this new role you will be involved in a variety of corporate matters from corporate services work including incorporations, amalgamation and continuances to annual returns and business name registrations, to corporate transactional matters including financings, share purchase, rollovers, and closings. In this new role you will coordinating with lawyers/clerks in our other offices on multi-jurisdictional transactions and providing Ontario support. You will Prepare corporate documentation relating to incorporations, organizations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, dissolutions and other reorganizations, including tax reorganizations, share and asset purchases, assists with early-stage financings and stock option/share purchase programs;

What you will need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you must have minimum of 5 years Corporate Law experience at a top tier law firm. A combination of private practice experience and relevant in-house corporate experience may be considered. You should be very professional and have the ability to interact and effectively communicate with individuals at all levels. Experience working in a corporate database will be a huge asset. Proficiency with Athennian, Ecore, DocuSign and Carta are an asset.

What you will get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual that is looking to grow their career. The role offers and very generous compensation and benefits package. Generous allowance of flex and vacation days. RRSP matching program after completing probation.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now', or call us now at for a confidential discussion.