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$75k–$100k/yr
Full-time
professional certificate
Comprehensive health and dental benefits, Health Care Spending Account, Professional development and education assistance, Wellness and employee engagement programs
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The role involves preparing corporate documents, managing minute books, and supporting lawyers with corporate reorganizations and mergers. Additionally, the clerk will manage commercial and residential real estate transactions, including closing documentation and registrations.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Law Clerk diploma or certification from the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario and at least three years of relevant experience. Proficiency in legal software such as Unity, Teraview, and MinuteBox is required.
Full job description
We are currently seeking an experienced Corporate & Real Estate Law Clerk to join our Head Office. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with at least three (3) years of relevant experience in corporate law and real estate transactions. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our lawyers on a wide range of corporate and real estate matters while contributing to the efficient operation of a busy practice.
What you will be doing:
Preparing and assisting with articles of incorporation, amendments, amalgamations, dissolutions, continuances, arrangements and other corporate transactions.
Preparing and drafting corporate documents, correspondence, resolutions and minute book materials.
Assisting with corporate reorganizations, restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions and due diligence.
Preparing and maintaining corporate minute books and document books.
Assisting lawyers with commercial and residential real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, purchases, sales, financings, refinancings and related closing documentation.
Preparing and reviewing closing documents, coordinating registrations, and managing all aspects of transaction closings.
Managing multiple transactions and competing priorities while ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Qualifications:
Law Clerk diploma from an accredited college or completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification.
At least three (3) years of experience as a Corporate and/or Real Estate Law Clerk in a law firm.
Demonstrated experience supporting both corporate and commercial/residential real estate transactions.
Strong knowledge of corporate procedures, minute book maintenance, and real estate transaction processes.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with lawyers and other members of the team.
Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Professional, proactive, and able to exercise sound judgment while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Ability to take initiative and carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with legal software, including Unity, Teraview, and MinuteBox, with the ability to efficiently manage corporate and real estate transactions.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Compensation & Benefits
Loopstra Nixon LLP offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including:
Salary range: $75,000 – $100,000 CAD, commensurate with experience
Comprehensive health and dental benefits
Health Care Spending Account
Professional development and education assistance
Wellness and employee engagement programs
Additional Information:
This job posting is for a newly created role.
We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen or assess candidates in our recruitment process.
Loopstra Nixon is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, we are dedicated to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Related keywords
Corporate LawReal Estate LawArticles Of IncorporationAmalgamationsDissolutionsCorporate ReorganizationsMergers And AcquisitionsFinancing TransactionsDue DiligenceMinute BooksCommercial Real EstateResidential Real EstateClosing DocumentsUnityTeraviewMinuteBox
Welcome to Loopstra Nixon.
We are a team of client-centered lawyers who are shaping the future of business and public law in Canada. We deliver exceptional service through tailored client solutions delivered by our top-tier team of legal talent.
Our team of lawyers possess unique and diverse skillsets, so that clients can come to us for any and every issue at hand. We are quick to adapt and always on call. Whether we are delivering cutting-edge legal solutions or providing strategic business advice, we revolve around you.
Our key practice areas include business law, litigation & dispute resolution, municipal, land use planning & development, commercial real estate, labour & employment, technology & intellectual property and bankruptcy, insolvency & restructuring.
We work across Canada and around the world through our network of global affiliates at LawExchange International.
50 YEARS OF SERVICE AND COUNTING.
With its humble beginnings in a storefront office in Toronto, Charles Loopstra and Sandy Nixon started something special – a firm that has grown with each and every one of its clients. In 2023, Loopstra Nixon celebrated its 50th anniversary. The founding partners infused ambition, hard work, and an entrepreneurial spirit into the firm. Their commitment to client service and client relationships formed the foundation and set the expectations for every member of the Loopstra Nixon team.
We are proud of where we started and proud of where we are going.
Offices: 135 Queens Plate Dr, Toronto, Ontario M9W, CA · 120 Adelaide St W, 1901, Toronto, Ontario M5H 1T1, CA
Business & FinanceLitigation & Dispute ResolutionBankruptcyInsolvency & RestructuringMunicipalLand Use Planning & DevelopmentCommercial Real EstatePatents & TrademarksWealth Management & Estate PlanningMunicipal & Insurance Litigation
Welcome to Loopstra Nixon.
We are a team of client-centered lawyers who are shaping the future of business and public law in Canada. We deliver exceptional service through tailored client solutions delivered by our top-tier team of legal talent.
Our team of lawyers possess unique and diverse skillsets, so that clients can come to us for any and every issue at hand. We are quick to adapt and always on call. Whether we are delivering cutting-edge legal solutions or providing strategic business advice, we revolve around you.
Our key practice areas include business law, litigation & dispute resolution, municipal, land use planning & development, commercial real estate, labour & employment, technology & intellectual property and bankruptcy, insolvency & restructuring.
We work across Canada and around the world through our network of global affiliates at LawExchange International.
50 YEARS OF SERVICE AND COUNTING.
With its humble beginnings in a storefront office in Toronto, Charles Loopstra and Sandy Nixon started something special – a firm that has grown with each and every one of its clients. In 2023, Loopstra Nixon celebrated its 50th anniversary. The founding partners infused ambition, hard work, and an entrepreneurial spirit into the firm. Their commitment to client service and client relationships formed the foundation and set the expectations for every member of the Loopstra Nixon team.
We are proud of where we started and proud of where we are going.
Offices: 135 Queens Plate Dr, Toronto, Ontario M9W, CA · 120 Adelaide St W, 1901, Toronto, Ontario M5H 1T1, CA
Business & FinanceLitigation & Dispute ResolutionBankruptcyInsolvency & RestructuringMunicipalLand Use Planning & DevelopmentCommercial Real EstatePatents & TrademarksWealth Management & Estate PlanningMunicipal & Insurance Litigation