Corporate Law Clerk

Toronto Community Housing Corporation

$80K — $96K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary undergraduate degree required.
  • Law Clerk diploma from a recognized institution required.
  • 5-7 years of experience as a corporate law clerk in a law firm or in-house legal department.
  • Knowledge of real estate legislation is preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to engage various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare governance reports for boards and committees.
  • Draft and manage legal documents and contracts.
  • Oversee the organization of the General Counsel's files.
  • Support litigation processes by preparing reports and documents.
  • Maintain corporate records and minute books.
  • Coordinate meeting agendas and materials for divisions and committees.
  • Liaise with different departments to ensure legal support is timely and accurate.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work eligibility.
  • Full-time permanent position.
  • Monday to Friday work schedule, 36.25 hours/week.
  • Opportunity to work alongside the General Counsel.
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders within the community.
Full Job Description
Job #:

10598

Division:

Legal

Affiliation:

Non-Union: Management & Exempt

Vacancy Type:

Full-time Permanent

Grade:

5

Contract Length:

Salary/Hourly Range:

$80,614.68 - $96,737.62

Work Details (Days/hours):

36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Hiring range/wage:

$80,614.68 - $88,676.15

Existing/New Job:

Existing

Vacancy Status:

Existing Vacancy

# of Vacancies:

1

Posted Date:

5/26/26

Deadline to Apply:

6/9/26

Hybrid Eligible:

Yes

Hybrid Job: This job offers the opportunity to work from home as part of a hybrid work arrangement. This arrangement will allow you to work some days at a TCHC work location and the rest of the time from home. The amount of time required to work at a TCHC work location is flexible, while considering operational and service delivery requirements.

Make a difference

The corporate law clerk performs a wide variety of tasks to support the General Counsel such as preparing legal board and committee reports, litigation reports, document drafting and file management. They will also assist with tracking legal matters, diarizing deadlines and reminders for filing reports and documents.

What you'll do
  • Governance: Board and Committee support in preparing General Counsel board and committee reports
  • Document drafting and File Management: Draft/review/revise/blackline and process legal contracts, corporate policies, manage legal files (opening, closing, tracking of status), producing reports for General Counsel and other clerical/administrative duties
  • Manage General Counsel's files; opening/closing/tracking, diarize deadlines and reminders for filing of reports and documents
  • Litigation Support: Prepare litigation reports, collect and review of documentary production and summarize, assist with documentary production, provide a supportive function for litigation matters
  • Corporate Records: Maintain corporate records, subsidiaries chart, minute books
    Administrative and Executive support: Prepare internal divisional and committee meeting agendas/materials
  • Liaise with Legal Services Division to build agendas for meetings, collect agenda materials
  • Liaise with internal staff; liaise with other TCHC divisions and operating units to ensure accurate and timely support to the General Counsel

What you'll need
  • Completion of post-secondary undergraduate degree
  • Completion of a Law Clerk diploma from a post-secondary institution
  • Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a corporate law clerk at a law firm or in-house legal department
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio
  • Highly organized and able to work in a dynamic, complex and fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proven ability to interact effectively with and engage a variety of stakeholders including: staff, business partners, City of Toronto officials, and community groups
  • Excellent oral, written communication skills and presentation skills


What's next

Once you apply, we'll review your resume and cover letter to determine if your skills and experience match the qualifications for the role. Only qualified candidates will be contacted to move forward in the hiring process. If you are contacted, the process will include an interview, written/practical test, and reference check.

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