Corporate Legal Assistant
Job Description
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. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
FDH Lawyers LLP
Email: kernst@fdhlawyers.com
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