Who We Are:
Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s and Vancouver’s financial districts. With over 250 lawyers, business advisors and patent agents, we serve clients across Canada and globally.
What We Believe In:
The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued, respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other, the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional, supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things: client service, your career and your life.
What We Are Looking For:
We have an open vacancy for a law clerk with a background in tax or corporate law. You will collaborate closely with our team on complex and high-profile client tax transactions.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare corporate reorganization documents; including, agreements, resolutions and all other necessary documentation to implement sophisticated corporate reorganizations
- Assist with complex tax driven transactions including section 85 rollover agreements, section 51 and section 86 exchange agreements, and the preparation of closing agendas in respect of transactions and all necessary documentation
- Assist with other general corporate matters, such as incorporation and organization of corporations under the Canada Business Corporations Act and the Ontario Business Corporations Act, all types of dividend resolutions, annual maintenance resolutions, share redemptions, share transfers, changes to directors and officers, general and limited partnership registrations, business name registrations and extra provincial registrations
- Prepare reporting letters and record books upon closing
- Process corporate documents utilizing Cyberbahn
- Update Minute Books and corporate database
- Assist with Business Number and Program Accounts registrations with Canada Revenue Agency and provincial tax registrations
- Assist with other general corporate matters
- Produce the highest quality of work
- Accountable for all work assigned
- Take initiative
- Confidential
Requirements:
- Minimum of five years’ experience gained as a Corporate or Tax Law Clerk
- Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
- Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
- Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
- Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
- Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary
Skills:
- Microsoft 365 suite of applications
- Knowledge of a corporate database and experience with CorpLink considered an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to problem solve
- Good judgment and decision making skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Resourceful
- Detailed
Compensation:
- The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity.
Why You Should Apply:
- Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel
- Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
- Mentor program
- Wellness programs
Please note that we have suspended our vaccination policy at this time
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.
We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Aird & Berlis LLP is committed to providing equal access to employment. If you require accommodation, please contact ckelly@airdberlis.com and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.
