Securities Law Clerk - Intermediate at DLA Piper Canada LLP

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Securities Law, Corporate Services, Document Preparation, Regulatory Requirements, Due Diligence, Financial Statement Interpretation, Filing, Drafting, Client Liaison, Prioritization, Detail Oriented, Microsoft Office, Excel, ALF, iTimekeep

Industry

Law Practice

Description

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help companies with their legal needs around the world. Our mission is to be the leading global business law firm. DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is one of Canada’s leading law firms with a team of innovative, proactive and dedicated lawyers, administrative and support staff who serve our clients in Canada and around the world. We have been rated one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People since 2022. If you are talented in providing unprecedented service, are enthusiastic and a team player, we are looking for you. We are currently looking for a Securities Law Clerk to fill a vacancy in our Corporate Services Group and invite you to review the job description. Our aim is to find a candidate with specialized knowledge within the securities realm but broad enough corporate background to provide support in corporate services as time allows. Duties & Responsibilities Securities * Prepare and organize securities offering and related corporate documents, including private placement documents, offering memoranda, prospectuses, annual information forms (AIFs), proxy materials, press releases and related SEDAR+ filings; * Demonstrate familiarity with the processes and regulatory requirements associated with annual general meetings (AGM), private placements, initial public officers (IPO's), stock option grants, and various other filings with the TSX and TSXV; * Support entity acquisitions and divestitures by coordinating, compiling and analyzing due diligence materials; * Prepare and review schedules to definitive agreements; * Draft preliminary documents using firm precedents and client-provided information; * Review and interpret financial statements in support of corporate and securities matters; * Prepare and file exempt distribution reports; * Prepare and file forms related to capital markets participation fees; and * Perform other corporate and securities law duties as required. Corporate Services * Support the coordination of the day-to-day responsibilities of the Corporate Services Team; * Ensure Corporate Services procedures and best practices are effectively communicated and consistently followed; * Maintain comprehensive knowledge of client files and liaise directly with clients to ensure timely completion of required filings (both in Ontario, federal and extra provincially) in compliance with the under the Corporations Information Act (Ontario) and other Ontario and applicable federal legislation are attended to; * Coordinate and manage the incorporation and organization of Ontario and Federal corporation; * Draft corporate authorizing resolutions and related documentation for routine corporate matters as well as continuances, amalgamations, dissolutions and winding-up; * Support corporate lawyers in preparing required resolutions and documentation in connection with asset and share purchases and divestitures and corporate reorganizations; and * Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge, Qualities & Experience Required * Graduate of a Law Clerk Program with securities and corporate commercial experience - minimum of 5 years in securities; * Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, ALF and iTimekeep; * Must be capable of interpreting instructions, preparing required documentation and correspondence and generally following files through to completion; * Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills required for effective communication with clients, lawyers, and other staff members; * Prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment; * Capable of working independently; and * Accurate and detail-oriented. What We Offer‎ * Comprehensive health benefits starting on your first day, including extended health and dental coverage, life ‎insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and emergency out-of-country travel insurance – with 100% of the premiums paid by the firm; * Disability Coverage including both short and long-term disability benefits; * Retirement savings benefits including a support staff pension plan (firm contributes to the ‎plan ‎and matches ‎staff contributions to a maximum percentage of salary), and a Group ‎RRSP where ‎ contributions can be deducted directly from pay; * Time off including competitive vacation time offering based on tenure with the firm, paid sick time and ‎acknowledgment of all ‎statutory and some non-statutory holidays; * Wellness benefits including an Employee and Family Assistance Plan and an annual fitness/wellness subsidy; * Hybrid Work Environment with the majority of positions having hybrid flexibility; * Professional Development including support for ongoing continued learning opportunities; and * Collaborative Team environment with staff and firm-wide events and celebrations throughout the year. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. DLA Piper Canada encourages all Applicants with disabilities to contact DLA Piper Canada if they require accommodation during the recruitment process. DLA Piper Canada will consult with the Applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the Applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

Responsibilities

The role involves preparing and organizing securities offering documents, handling SEDAR+ filings, and supporting entity acquisitions and divestitures through due diligence coordination. Additionally, the clerk will support the Corporate Services Team by managing filings, coordinating incorporations, and drafting corporate resolutions.