EY Corporate Law Clerk 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

383079307

Skills and attributes

• Utilize your technical legal and procedural understanding of corporate and employment 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 (Ontario, Quebec and federal);
  • Amendments, dissolutions, continuances and amalgamation (Ontario, Quebec 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.
• 3-5 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.
  

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 offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry.
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.