Manager, Corporate Services

Goodmans LLP

$140K — $170K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Law Clerk Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years of corporate services-related experience
  • In-depth knowledge of corporate statutes and corporate search portals
  • Experience with MinuteBox and virtual communication tools like Zoom and Teams
  • Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
  • Strong written and interpersonal communication abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to provide excellent client service

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the team of corporate services law clerks and legal assistants
  • Assign and oversee work to meet deadlines and quality standards
  • Provide guidance, mentorship, and training
  • Develop and present training seminars for the department
  • Prepare performance evaluations and feedback
  • Participate in implementing new technologies to optimize workflows
  • Maintain records and prepare administrative reports

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • Employee assistance program and life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Extended mental health benefits and fitness allowance
  • RSP matching program
  • Continuing professional development opportunities
  • Business casual dress code and social events throughout the year
Full Job Description
We are looking for a full-time Manager, Corporate Services. This role is ideal for an experienced corporate clerk who is looking to expand their leadership and team management responsibilities. As a key member of the Administration team, you will be reporting to our Co-Director, Legal Talent, and working closely with the Section Heads of the department. In this role, you will be responsible for directly managing a team of corporate services law clerks and overseeing the legal assistants within the group. This role is central to ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient legal services to our clients by combining legal expertise, project management, and innovative processes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage the corporate services law clerks and their legal assistant support team
  • Assign and oversee work, ensuring deadlines and quality and efficiency standards are consistently met
  • Provide guidance, mentorship and training on work product and procedural matters
  • Develop and present seminars and training programs for the department
  • Prepare performance evaluations and provide feedback to foster professional growth and collaboration
  • Participate in firm-wide initiatives to implement new technologies and processes that optimize workflows and enhance efficiency
  • Maintain accurate records and prepare reports pertaining to assignments, evaluations, and other administrative metrics
  • Develop, maintain and update policies, procedures and best practices for the department
  • Participate in recruitment, onboarding and integration of corporate services members
  • Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation within the team
  • Assist with billable client work and other duties as assigned
Requirements:
  • Law Clerk Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years of corporate services-related experience
  • In-depth knowledge of provincial and federal corporate statutes, as well as with service provider corporate search portals
  • Experience with MinuteBox, as well as current virtual communication tools such as Zoom, and Teams
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational, teamwork, time management and communication skills
  • Strong written and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well independently, take initiative, collaborate and interact in a professional manner
  • Discretion and confidentiality are essential
  • Demonstrates excellent client service and ability to anticipate client needs
We Offer:
We're proud to offer a workplace that's both supportive and rewarding. When you join our team, you can look forward to:
  • Competitive compensation that recognizes the value you bring to our team. For this role, the anticipated annual salary range is $140,000 - $170,000, commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications;
  • Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, retirement savings, vacation and additional perks; and
  • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities to support with your growth and career goals.
This opportunity is in respect of an existing vacancy. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of our recruitment efforts. Final hiring decisions are made by the Human Resources team in collaboration with the relevant manager.

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