Corporate Clerk

Beard Winter LLP is adding to the team!

Beard Winter LLP is proud to be recognized as a Top 10 Ontario Regional Law Firm by Canadian Lawyer magazine for 2021-22, and as one of The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2026.

Beard Winter is a multi-service, mid-sized law firm located in downtown Toronto, our unwavering commitment to clients is the foundation of our history since 1964.  Best Lawyers and Lexpert recognize our lawyers in the areas of insurance law, insurance defence litigation, estates, trusts law and family law.  Our employees are a key component of our success.

Beard Winter LLP is seeking a Corporate Clerk to join our Corporate Law Department.

Qualifications:

• at least 10+ years of direct, relevant and practical experience in Corporate Law;
• experience with Corporate Manager;
• law clerk certification is an asset;
• general knowledge of applicable corporate statutes and regulations (CBCA, OBCA, PPSA, etc.);
• superior analytical and organizational abilities;
• the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities;
• is time conscious and deadline oriented;
• considers themselves a consummate professional who works well under pressure;
• can function easily in MS Office;
• experience with Legal Kiosk or other electronic minute book data base is an asset;
• has the ability to work independently with little supervision but appreciates the benefits of being part of a team.

Responsibilities would include, but not limited to:

• drafting documentation relating to annual resolutions, incorporations, amalgamations, financings, dissolutions, etc.;
• conducting minute book reviews and maintaining corporate records/registers;
• conducting corporate searches, and analyzing/summarizing search results;
• registrations, discharges and amendments relevant to security interests under applicable PPSA legislation;
• assisting with corporate reorganizations, share and asset purchase transactions, including: preparing/maintaining closing checklists; reviewing/drafting closing documents including resolutions, officers’ certificates and other supporting documents; preparing closing books and drafting reporting letters.

For more information about this position and our Firm, please visit our website at www.beardwinter.com.

Interested candidates may submit their application in confidence to careers@beardwinter.com.

Beard Winter LLP adopts an inclusive and accessible environment, and we are committed to providing support to applicants and firm members with disabilities.  If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment, selection and assessment process, please contact Luisa Sicilia, Manager of Administration.

The anticipated base annual salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $85,000.00. This range represents the anticipated compensation for the position in compliance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may fall above or below this range, depending on factors such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, market conditions, and internal equity. Final compensation will be confirmed upon completion of the recruitment process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.  We do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.