Corporate Law Clerk / Technicien(ne) juridique

at  EY

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Utilize your technical legal and procedural understanding of corporate law and effectively apply this knowledge to client situations.

• Assist in drafting, reviewing and analyzing corporate commercial contracts, including but not limited to service agreements, joint operating agreements, participating agreements and other agreements necessary to conduct operations.

• Ensure that applications, agreements and contracts are filed in a timely manner.
• Meet with Corporate Lawyers to discuss questions raised by clients and then relate information back to leadership.
• Preferred working knowledge and familiarity with regards to Canadian corporate and contract law and experience in:
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Distribution, licensing and shareholder agreements
• Corporate governance:
• Incorporations and organizations (Quebec, Ontario and federal);
• Amendments, dissolutions, continuances and amalgamation (Quebec, Ontario and federal).

• Commercial agreements

Draft emails in response to queries by clients and build trust through effective and accurate communication.

• Assist in the elaboration of scopes of work and client step-memos.
• Follow up with internal teams to ensure all processes and procedures are in alignment to execute client request.
• Ensure that lawyers are always advised of client related issues.
• Attend seminars and professional development courses relevant to the area of specialty as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate University Degree, College Diploma, or equivalent experience.

• 2-3 years in a legal support role preferably in the corporate and employment law space.

• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal French language skills and, because this role interacts with National and or Global clients, bilingualism in French and English is a definite asset

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic and team-oriented environment.

• Able to multi-task and manage a variety of concurrent projects.

• A high level of professionalism and the ability to appropriately manage sensitive and confidential information.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diplôme universitaire de premier cycle, diplôme collégial ou expérience équivalente.

• Deux à trois ans d’expérience en prestation de services juridiques, de préférence en droit des sociétés et droit de l’emploi.

• Excellent sens de l’organisation et de solides aptitudes en communication verbale et écrite.
• Grand souci du détail.
• Excellentes compétences en français écrit et verbal et, puisque vous interagirez avec des clients nationaux et internationaux, la maîtrise du français et de l’anglais est un atout indéniable.

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