Corporate Law Clerk
Senior Corporate/Commercial Law Clerk
FDH Lawyers LLP is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate/Commercial Law Clerk to join our Burlington office. We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment and is committed to delivering exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience with a broad range of corporate and commercial law matters, including:
- Preparing and filing articles of incorporation, articles of amendment, amalgamations, continuances, dissolutions, and other corporate filings.
- Maintaining Ontario and federal minute books, including annual maintenance, corporate record updates, and extra-provincial registrations.
- Preparing organizational and annual resolutions, shareholder and director resolutions, and related corporate documentation.
- Registering business names and conducting corporate due diligence searches.
- Assisting with asset and share purchase transactions, corporate reorganizations, rollover transactions, secured financing transactions, and other corporate/commercial matters.
- Reviewing and organizing closing documentation and managing transaction closings.
- Liaising professionally with clients, lawyers, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Managing multiple files simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- 10+ years of experience as a Corporate/Commercial Law Clerk in a law firm environment.
- Strong knowledge of the Ontario Business Corporations Act, Canada Business Corporations Act, and related corporate procedures.
- Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to providing outstanding client service.
What We Offer
FDH Lawyers LLP offers a competitive compensation package, including:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive group benefits.
- Group RRSP program.
- A supportive, collegial work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you are an experienced Corporate/Commercial Law Clerk looking to join a respected and growing firm, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume for consideration to Katie Ernst at kernst@fdhlawyers.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No agencies or recruiters please.