Senior Corporate Law Clerk Financial Services

Calgary, AB, Canada

Job Description

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montr\xc3\xa9al, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York. Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career? Do you have experience and expertise in corporate organizational maintenance and secretarial matters? Take your next step and join Osler\xe2\x80\x99s Banking & Financial Services Group, located in our Calgary office as a Senior Law Clerk. The successful candidate\xe2\x80\x99s main responsibilities will include:
  • preparing corporate legal documents such as articles of incorporation, amalgamations, amendments, dissolutions, by laws, share provisions, resolutions, share certificates, registrations and corporate records
  • reviewing, analyzing, summarizing, updating and maintaining basic to complex minute books and corporate records including electronic records database (ALF)
  • recommending a course of action to rectify any deficiencies and draft necessary documentation
  • drafting agreements and provide supporting documents relating to corporate and tax reorganizations
  • coordinating with lawyers and clients in other offices on multi jurisdictional transactions and providing support
  • delegating, training and mentoring staff on an as needed basis
  • answering questions and providing technical guidance and support to legal professionals on matters related to corporate services
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience
  • Alberta Law Clerk Diploma and a minimum of 8 years of experience as a law clerk in private practice or in-house, or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience
Knowledge and Skills
  • thorough understanding of relevant legislation, legal terminology, forms and documents related to corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, not for profits, etc.
  • knowledge of legal procedures and practices involved in drafting, processing and filing a variety of legal documents
  • ability to exercise initiative and judgment to assist lawyers and strong follow up skills
  • ability to manage, prioritize and organize work and tasks with competing deadlines
  • strong technology proficiency including advanced MS Word, Excel and other relevant programs with exacting attention to detail
For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities. We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, with a requirement to work partially in the office and an opportunity to work remote. Accessibility and Accommodation We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process. Background and Reference Checks Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications. If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada\'s leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 by the closing date.

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  • Job Id
    JD2145934
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Calgary, AB, Canada
  • Education
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