Caravel Law is doing law differently. With a team of highly experienced and skilled legal professionals across the country, we offer first-class business legal services either on-site or off-site on a flexible, as-needed…
Skills: Corporate Law, Drafting Transaction Documents, Minute Book Maintenance, Incorporations, Public Company Filings
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Contract
professional certificate
Posted 4d ago
Apply by Sep 22
~40 hrs/week
Remote in Alberta, Canada, British Columbia, Canada, Ontario, Canada
Responsibilities
Assist lawyers in delivering corporate legal services, including drafting transaction documents and completing financings or mergers and acquisitions. Perform essential clerk duties such as incorporations, minute book maintenance, and public company filings.
Requirements
Requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience and a Law Clerk or Paralegal diploma/certificate depending on the province. Candidates must be proactive self-starters with strong organizational skills and proficiency in corporate law software.
Full job description
Caravel Law is doing law differently. With a team of highly experienced and skilled legal professionals across the country, we offer first-class business legal services either on-site or off-site on a flexible, as-needed basis. If you’re looking to have control over your schedule without sacrificing interesting work and professional fulfillment, consider joining our team!
We are currently seeking a Corporate Law Clerk to join our team as an independent contractor.
What the role entails
Assisting Caravel lawyers in delivering corporate legal services to clients across Ontario and/or Alberta and/or British Columbia
Supporting Caravel lawyers with drafting transaction documents and completing financings, mergers and acquisitions
Performing Corporate Law Clerk duties, including incorporations, minute book maintenance, resolution preparation, searches and registrations, transaction and financing assistance, and public company filings
Occasional fractional in-house corporate law clerk opportunities
The flexibility to set your own schedule and take on other legal work as desired
What we are looking for
Minimum of 7 years of related experience
If based in Ontario: Law Clerk Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certificate (or equivalent)
If based in Alberta or British Columbia: Paralegal Diploma (or equivalent)
Previous experience with managing corporate records, minute books, drafting resolutions and related corporate documents
Contract management or in-house experience is an asset
Entrepreneurial, proactive and self-starting team player, driven by the opportunities associated with a non-rigid job structure
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with MS Office and corporate law and entity management software
Ability to work independently with appropriate judgment and discretion
Professional demeanour and excellent communication
For over 15 years, Caravel Law has pioneered a new style of law firm in Canada, serving as an ideal alternative to the traditional options. Caravel was created using a unique model that allows experienced, practical lawyers to deliver outstanding service in a cost effective and efficient manner. Respecting our clients’ diverse needs, we hire only quality lawyers with esteemed credentials and exceptional business acumen. We thrive on client happiness! With flexible engagement solutions and supported with innovation and technology, that reduces administration and overhead costs, our lawyers are able to focus their time working directly with clients to deliver value and meaningful legal services.
We always appreciate your business. Please share your Caravel experience with a friend, colleague or associate.
Offices: 342 Queen Street West, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M5V 2A2, CA · 1550-5 Street SW (c/o WorkNicer), Calgary, Alberta T2R 1K3, CA · 595 Burrard St (c/w WeWork), Vancouver, BC V7X 1L4, CA
For over 15 years, Caravel Law has pioneered a new style of law firm in Canada, serving as an ideal alternative to the traditional options. Caravel was created using a unique model that allows experienced, practical lawyers to deliver outstanding service in a cost effective and efficient manner. Respecting our clients’ diverse needs, we hire only quality lawyers with esteemed credentials and exceptional business acumen. We thrive on client happiness! With flexible engagement solutions and supported with innovation and technology, that reduces administration and overhead costs, our lawyers are able to focus their time working directly with clients to deliver value and meaningful legal services.
We always appreciate your business. Please share your Caravel experience with a friend, colleague or associate.
Offices: 342 Queen Street West, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M5V 2A2, CA · 1550-5 Street SW (c/o WorkNicer), Calgary, Alberta T2R 1K3, CA · 595 Burrard St (c/w WeWork), Vancouver, BC V7X 1L4, CA