Senior Law Clerk @ Toronto, ON - Hybrid

Position: Senior Law Clerk

Location: Toronto, ON

Duration: 8 Months Contract

Line of business: Legal

Possibility of Extension: Yes

Possibility of conversion to FTE: Yes

Hybrid work requirements: 3 days in office weekly

Role Mandate:

Support the Enterprise Board Governance team in delivering board and committee governance, corporate secretarial, legal, and regulatory compliance activities. The candidate would be responsible for supporting legal, regulatory, and compliance-related activities by carrying out assignments and initiatives under the direction of the team’s legal counsel.

Team Structure: The selected candidate will be working in a collaborative environment within a small but very supportive team.

Role Responsibilities:

·      Conduct legal and corporate governance research.

·      Prepare and submit regulatory filings and required disclosures.

·      Support director compensation administration processes.

·      Assist with shareholder services and related activities.

·      Monitor and track corporate compliance requirements.

·      Maintain and update governance records and documentation.

·      Support audit inquiries and regulatory information requests.

·      Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing board meetings.

·      Contribute to process improvement and governance enhancement initiatives.

·      Prepare governance reports and related reporting materials.

·      Participate in special projects within a fast-paced corporate governance environment.

Must Have Skills:

·      Law clerk/Paralegal/Lawyer/legal experience (approx. 5+ years)

·      Experience with the operations of a public company (approx. 5+ years)

·      Registered law Clerk (ILCO) OR Certified Paralegal (LSO) /Certified lawyer (LSO)

·      Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

·      Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to Have Skills:

·      Banking/FI experience

·      Securities law clerk with experience in public company disclosure and filings, including proxy and insider reporting (SEDI)