Corporate Law Clerk

**Corporate Law Clerk: Come Build Something With Us** Are you the person who actually enjoys a perfectly organized minute book? Do share provisions make you a little bit happy? If so, keep reading. Clarke & Co. is not your average law firm. We do serious stuff but don’t take ourselves too seriously. We are a small down-to-earth boutique law firm in Waterloo and we are looking for an experienced Corporate Law Clerk to join our amazing and friendly team. This is not a sit-in-the-corner role. You will work directly with our two lawyers and clients, take real ownership of your files, and help shape how our corporate practice runs as we grow. For the right person, there is a clear path to make this something special. **What You Will Be Doing** - Preparing and filing documents for incorporations, amalgamations, continuances, amendments, reorganizations and dissolutions, primarily under the OBCA and CBCA - Supporting share and asset purchase transactions, financings and tax reorganizations - Drafting share provisions, resolutions and share transfer documentation for director and officer changes, share issuances, dividends and annual matters - Conducting minute book reviews, reporting on deficiencies and drafting rectification materials - Maintaining corporate records, minute books and extra-provincial registrations, and filing annual returns - Preparing business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations - Conducting corporate searches and assisting with due diligence - Helping run transaction closings, from closing agendas and authorizing resolutions to execution materials, post-closing matters and closing books - Preparing corporate structure charts and contributing to the development of our precedents - Liaising with clients, accountants, lawyers and regulators to take instructions and keep everyone up to date - Spotting issues early and coming to the table with solutions **What You Bring** - Completion of a law clerk program recognized by the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (membership in good standing is an asset) - 3-5+ years of experience as a corporate law clerk in a law firm environment - Solid working knowledge of the OBCA and CBCA - Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Soluno, Appara, and DocuSign - A sharp eye for detail and the ability to juggle multiple files and shifting priorities without dropping the ball - Clear, friendly and professional communication skills, in writing and in person - Initiative and independence, balanced with a genuine love of working as part of a team - Curiosity and a willingness to keep learning, including taking (and giving) constructive feedback - A positive attitude and genuine concern for your work product and workplace - No issues with working in an office with the cutest, sweetest corgi you’ll ever meet **Why You Will Like It Here** - Competitive salary of $50,000 to $80,000, depending on experience - Supportive, approachable lawyers (and only 1 to report to) and se