Corporate Law Clerk
From our first lot in Cambridge, Ontario, to residential, commercial, and recreational developments in 18 cities across North America, we’ve come a long way. While a lot has changed in that time, one thing hasn’t: our unwavering commitment to building great spaces that inspire the people who live, work and play. With over 45 years of experience, we continue to transform and lead the industry with technology, sustainable design and innovation with a multi-faceted portfolio including commercial, mixed used and residential development, construction management and software, engineering penalization manufacturing, architecture and hospitality.
All companies under the Great Gulf Group umbrella are united by one simple goal: the pursuit of greatness. It’s achieved daily with the passion and dedication of every person who works tirelessly to make us great. If you have what it takes to make great things happen, apply today to join our team!
SUMMARY
The Corporate Law Clerk will be responsible for the maintenance of the Company’s corporate structure and assisting with corporate governance. As an integral part of the legal team, the Corporate Law Clerk will frequently arrange for entities to be created, maintain corporate records, draft resolutions, prepare provincial and federal filings, conduct searches and assist with implementing corporate structural changes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draft or arrange for the preparation of incorporation and organizational documents, limited partnership agreements and resolutions
- Facilitate corporate filings and entity maintenance
- Update and maintain minute books and the corporate records database (MinuteBox) for the company’s sizeable portfolio of Canadian and American Entities
- Facilitate filings or documentation required by provincial, state, or federal bodies in Canada and the U.S.
- Ensure corporate documents and practices are in compliance with governing statutes and regulations
- Effectively liaise with the legal team, along with various internal and external stakeholders
- Manage general corporate administration, including review of invoices for corporate support, facilitate special projects and engage with external corporate counsel and extra-provincial/international agents, as needed
COMMUNICATION/INFLUENCING OTHERS
- This position requires both written and verbal communication skills to communicate with both internal (other departments) and external stakeholders.
- Communication will often be confidential and sensitive in nature, requiring a high degree of integrity, trust and discretion.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 4 years of experience handling corporate administration and/or working in a law firm or in-house law department
- Experience with limited partnerships, trusts, transactions, US entities or a real estate focused institution is an asset
- Knowledge of relevant corporate statutes and regulations
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in corporate legal administration, law clerk or related field
- Strong proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Visio, corporate database systems (MinuteBox preferred) and online regulatory filing processes
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Strong ability to communicate and engage with others and work in a team environment
- Superb attention to detail
SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY
N/A
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
- Indoors in a shared office space
- Office environment – sitting/working at desk/computer
- Working in office a minimum of 4 days a week
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Sitting at computer 90% of the time
We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the qualifications. If you are the right candidate, we will help you learn and grow.
Why join Great Gulf?
- Opportunity to work for a leading real estate development company
- Exciting projects and challenging opportunities to develop high-profile residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment
- Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility
To be eligible to apply for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We are not accepting International applicants without a valid work permit. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.