Senior Law Clerk - Business Law

KPMG

$104K — $154K *
Legal & Accounting
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 15 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk
  • Experience supporting complex corporate and transactional matters
  • ILCO certification or equivalent is an asset
  • Proficiency with corporate databases like MinuteBox and NetDocuments
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and related technology tools

Responsibilities

  • Manage corporate records, ensuring data integrity
  • Prepare and file documentation for corporate changes
  • Assess registration requirements and oversee filings
  • Draft and review corporate and transactional documents
  • Support intercompany and third-party transactions
  • Prepare meeting materials and notarial certificates
  • Serve as a key point of contact for corporate secretarial matters
  • Collaborate with lawyers and clerks and contribute to team development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a global network
  • Inclusive and supportive work environment
  • Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities
Full Job Description
Overview

KPMG Law LLP is a national law firm affiliated with the professional services firm of KPMG LLP, with offices in major markets across Canada. As an integrated, multidisciplinary firm, our lawyers work closely with accountants and other professionals on complex client engagements across a broad range of legal and tax-related practice areas.

Our Business Law team has earned a strong reputation for helping solve problems, providing answers, and delivering results. We are recognized among Canada's top business law firms, and our lawyers are recognized leaders in the field. You will join the team as a Senior Law Clerk, bringing your experience and interest in corporate law to support complex legal matters and client engagements.

What you will do

  • Manage corporate records, including minute books, registers, ledgers, and corporate entity databases to ensure data integrity
  • Prepare and file documentation related to formations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, arrangements, extra-provincial registrations, and dissolutions
  • Assess registration requirements across jurisdictions and oversee related filings, amendments, and annual returns
  • Prepare and review corporate and transactional documents, including closing agendas, agreements, resolutions, and ancillary materials
  • Support intercompany and third-party transactions, including post-closing organization and record maintenance
  • Prepare board and shareholder meeting materials, officer certificates, and notarial certificates
  • Serve as a key point of contact for corporate secretarial matters, responding to complex client and internal requests
  • Support and collaborate with lawyers and clerks, including sharing knowledge and contributing to team development

What you bring to the role

  • Minimum of 15 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk
  • Demonstrated experience supporting complex corporate and transactional matters
  • ILCO certification or equivalent professional designation considered an asset
  • Experience working with corporate databases and document management systems such as MinuteBox and NetDocuments
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and internal interactions
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with sound judgment
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and related technology tools


KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $104,000 to $154,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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