Corporate Law Clerk

Location: Ottawa, ON - West end
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: Health and dental benefits package

About the Opportunity

Our client, a respected law firm in Ottawa, is seeking an experienced Corporate Law Clerk to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who enjoys working closely with lawyers on complex corporate matters and transactional files.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and will play an integral role in supporting corporate transactions, maintaining corporate records, and ensuring filings and documentation are completed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Transactions & Document Preparation

• Prepare and assist with a variety of corporate legal documents, including:
  • Articles of incorporation, amendments, and related filings
  • Corporate resolutions
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Share purchase and asset purchase agreements
  • Annual returns and corporate filings
• Support lawyers on corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and other transactional matters.
• Assist with due diligence reviews and corporate research.

Corporate Records & Filings

• Manage and maintain corporate records, minute books, and databases.
• Prepare and file corporate documents with applicable government authorities.
• Ensure corporate records remain accurate, organized, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Track deadlines and proactively manage upcoming filing requirements.

Client & Team Support

• Communicate professionally with clients to obtain required information and provide updates.
• Work closely with lawyers and other team members to support corporate matters from start to finish.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk within a law firm or corporate legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law procedures, governance requirements, and transactional documentation.
• Experience preparing corporate documents and managing corporate filings.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple files and competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with lawyers and colleagues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required; French is considered an asset.
• Diploma or degree from a recognized Legal Assistant/Law Clerk program in Ontario, or equivalent legal training and experience.

What You Bring

• Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift.
• Strong ownership of assigned files and the ability to anticipate next steps.
• Confidence identifying issues, asking questions, and providing solutions.
• A proactive approach with a strong understanding of timelines and client service.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary of $65,000–$80,000, based on experience.
• Health and dental benefits package.
• Opportunity to support complex corporate and commercial transactions.
• Collaborative team environment working closely with experienced legal professionals.
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected Ottawa law firm.