Corporate Law Clerk

at  Cineplex

Work location:
Home Office 1303 Yonge St
City:
Toronto
What you will do:
The legal department requires a corporate law clerk to support and manage amongst other things, all legal corporate filings, minute books, and other regulatory matters. This position is an integral part of the team, it requires an adaptable, energetic and well-organized candidate who is a highly reliable, resourceful self-starter with well-developed time management skills.
This is a hybrid position (3 days in the office). Office location is 1303 Yonge Street, Toronto.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage corporate Minute Books
• Conduct and/or manage annual corporate, securities and regulatory filings
• Assist with obtaining and maintaining corporate business and other licenses
• Conduct and/or manage annual corporate, securities and regulatory filings
• Assist with the drafting, preparation and execution of legal documents
• Draft legal documents such as contracts, cover letters, affidavits, corporate minute books, licensing, and other application forms, annual returns, and other materials
• Ensure that documents adhere to legal formatting and requirements, proofread them for accuracy, and make revisions as necessary
• Participate in new departmental and corporate initiatives
• Conduct legal research
• Use legal databases and online resources to find, compile, and analyze relevant information
• Assist in-house team in managing files by organizing and maintaining files, tracking deadlines, scheduling meetings
• Interact with internal clients, answering their inquiries and keeping them informed about the progress of matters
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, rules, and procedures. Stay up-to-date on changes in legislation and procedural rules to assist in house legal team in providing accurate legal advice
• General assistance including conducting due diligence, preparing summaries of legal documents, and assisting in legal negotiations

Education & Certification

• Law Clerk Certification

Experience

• Minimum three years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk
• Knowledge of legal terminology, applicable laws, regulations, policies and/or procedures

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy, speed and independence
• Ability to discern priority of assigned tasks and act accordingly
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Expert use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are prerequisites for the position
• Strong keyboarding skills are required
• High degree of professionalism and discretion to deal with highly confidential issues
• Thorough comprehension of French would be considered a significant asset

Inclusion & Diversity
Cineplex, its subsidiaries, and affiliates are equal opportunity employers with a commitment to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all intersectional walks of life. The collective sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent represents a significant part of our culture. By valuing a diverse workforce, we enforce hiring practices that are fair and equitable.
Accessibility
We are committed to improving access and opportunities for all individuals, including those with disabilities by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent, inhibit, or restrict their access to employment oporunities. If you require accommodation at any stage of our hiring process (application, interviews, assessments, and placement), please contact us at 416-323-6600 or via email at
jobs@cineplex.com
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While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

• Maintain and manage corporate Minute Books
• Conduct and/or manage annual corporate, securities and regulatory filings
• Assist with obtaining and maintaining corporate business and other licenses
• Conduct and/or manage annual corporate, securities and regulatory filings
• Assist with the drafting, preparation and execution of legal documents
• Draft legal documents such as contracts, cover letters, affidavits, corporate minute books, licensing, and other application forms, annual returns, and other materials
• Ensure that documents adhere to legal formatting and requirements, proofread them for accuracy, and make revisions as necessary
• Participate in new departmental and corporate initiatives
• Conduct legal research
• Use legal databases and online resources to find, compile, and analyze relevant information
• Assist in-house team in managing files by organizing and maintaining files, tracking deadlines, scheduling meetings
• Interact with internal clients, answering their inquiries and keeping them informed about the progress of matters
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, rules, and procedures. Stay up-to-date on changes in legislation and procedural rules to assist in house legal team in providing accurate legal advice
• General assistance including conducting due diligence, preparing summaries of legal documents, and assisting in legal negotiation