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Corporate Law Clerk, 2 Days On Site


Company : Hays


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-03-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Your New Company Join a wellrespected, growthoriented corporate/commercial practice known for its high standards, collaborative culture, and commitment to both professionalism and continuous learning. This firm values technical excellence just as much as attitude, hiring individuals who bring intellectual curiosity, emotional intelligence, and a true own the file mindset. Youll be joining a supportive team that trusts its people, offers hybrid flexibility (23 days in office near Yonge & Sheppard), and provides opportunities to work on sophisticated transactional files with a Partner who values proactive, anticipatory support. Your New Job As a Senior Corporate/Commercial Law Clerk, you will be a key righthand to a Partner whose practice focuses primarily on complex transactional work. You will manage files from initial instruction through to closing and reporting, taking ownership of deadlines, deliverables, and quality with minimal oversight. This is a role for a highly technical clerk who thrives in a fastpaced corporate environment and enjoys the transactional side of the work (M&A, reorganizations, minute book audits, share/asset deals, and more). Youll be relied upon to think ahead, solve problems before they arise, and ensure the practice runs smoothly and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing closing documents and coordinating all aspects of M&A transactions (share and/or asset) Drafting documents for complex transactions, including s.85 and s.86 reorganizations, amalgamations, and related corporate work Conducting highlevel minute book reviews, identifying gaps, and recommending rectifications Managing files endtoendfrom the deal sheet to the final closing binder Handling corporate searches, PPSA due diligence, and identifying red flags independently Liaising with clients, opposing counsel, regulators, and service providers Staying current on corporate law changes and proactively updating templates and internal workflows Using electronic filing systems (Cyberbahn, ESC, OnCorp) with confidence What Youll Need to Succeed Youll thrive in this role if you bring both the technical depth and the mindset the Partner values most: The Right Attitude (the #1 factor) A getthejobdone mentality and ownership of deadlines, closings, and work quality Intellectual curiosity and a desire to stay current on legislative and regulatory changes Strong emotional intelligence, professionalism, and the ability to thrive under pressure A talent for anticipatory support, having the next document ready before its requested Technical Skills & Experience 5+ years in a busy corporate/commercial practice Deep experience managing the clerks side of M&A transactions Strong drafting skills for complex transactions and reorganizations Ability to independently audit and rectify messy minute books Familiarity with OBCA, CBCA, Business Names Act, and basic securities concepts Proficiency in Cyberbahn, ESC, OnCorp, and similar systems A Law Clerk Diploma or ILCO certification (preferred) What Youll Get in Return A role with real autonomy and trustyour technical expertise will be relied upon A hybrid work model, with 23 days in office at Yonge & Sheppard The chance to work closely with a Partner who values high performers and invests in their success Exposure to sophisticated, highquality transactional work A collaborative and professional team environment A workplace that prioritizes intellectual curiosity, continued development, and high standards Competitive base salary ranging from $80-95,000 depending on experience 4 weeks of vacation Health benefits from day one