Manager, Corporate Services

Résumé du poste

The Manager of Corporate Services oversees the Toronto-based Corporate Services team, managing procedures, workload, and professional development. Additionally, the role provides senior-level billable support by drafting complex legal documentation and managing client relationships.

Détails du poste

About Cassels: Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm serving the transaction, advocacy, and advisory needs of clients across Canada’s most dynamic industries. From offices in Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary, our litigators act on complex commercial disputes for multinational, national, and mid-market clients. We combine rigorous advocacy with practical judgment, inventive strategy, and an unwavering focus on achieving efficient, business-minded outcomes. Our Culture: At Cassels, our mission is to attract, retain and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from as broad a range of backgrounds as possible. We offer meaningful career opportunities, invest in professional growth, and foster an inclusive environment. Our Firm’s success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all. Role Overview: Our Toronto office is currently seeking a Manager of Corporate Services. This individual will oversee the Toronto based Corporate Services team members while implementing and managing Corporate Services procedures and offering overflow billable support as a Senior Law Clerk in support of a busy and growing corporate practice. This individual will work alongside the Managers of Corporate Services in Cassels’ Calgary and Vancouver offices and will report to the Senior Director of Paralegals and Law Clerks. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Managerial Duties Ensuring standards, procedures and goals set by the firm are followed and approved projects are progressed in the Toronto office. Serving as a communications conduit to ensure the support needs of the Corporate Services Law Clerks in Toronto are brought to the attention of the Senior Director of Paralegals and Law Clerks or the Practice Group Chair. Monitoring workload and assignments to ensure the work is evenly allocated and assigned to the appropriate individuals. Working with Corporate Services team to ensure client deadlines, filings and renewals are monitored and handled in a timely manner. Participating in the recruitment, orientation, coaching and training of Corporate Services team members. Recommending and implementing Law Clerk training program including internal and external CLE. Under supervision of the Corporate Services Technical Advisor, developing and updating Ontario and Federal Corporate Services' precedents and processes. Monitoring and making recommendations regarding billing rates. Recommending fixed fees and monitoring profitability. Managing internal client relationships. Presenting opportunities to improve the firm’s level of service, quality of deliverables and efficiencies and work with the Senior Director of Paralegals and Law Clerks to assess and prioritize such opportunities for improvement. Attending International Practice Management Association meetings and report on local industry trends. Senior Law Clerk Duties Drafting substantive legal documentation relating to corporate transactions for Ontario and Federal corporations including, but not limited to, incorporations, amalgamations, continuances, reorganizations, financings, dissolutions, revivals, amendments, and arrangements. Conducting research and providing written analysis of findings. Communicating with clients as required and managing client relationships. The successful candidate must have the following education, experience and/or demonstrated skills: 8+ years of experience, including experience as a Corporate Services Manager at a law firm. Possess a broad foundation of legal concepts, experience and applications relevant to the practice of Corporate Law, including extensive knowledge of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and the Canada Business Corporations Act. Law Clerk accreditation or university degree. Very strong interpersonal, client service and team leadership skills. Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a busy environment. Excellent written (including drafting and proofreading) and oral communication skills. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary Range: $140,000 - 155,000 Annually What We Offer Competitive compensation + Extended Health & Dental Care. RRSP Matching Program. Education/tuition allowance. Fitness Reimbursement Program. Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture. A Culture of Wellness: Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis. A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year. A business casual dress code (client/day specific). Employee referral bonus. A Hybrid work environment. Cassels is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace where people of all identities and lived experiences feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring equitable access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply. Accommodations for disabilities, accessibility needs, or cultural practices are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Please contact our recruiter with any questions or accommodation needs. Cassels uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess applications for positions, including reviewing resumes and ranking, scoring or filtering candidates against job-related criteria. All results are reviewed by our Human Resources team, and all hiring decisions are made by people. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status, unless required for accommodation purposes.

Ce que vous ferez

The Manager of Corporate Services oversees the Toronto-based Corporate Services team, managing procedures, workload, and professional development. Additionally, the role provides senior-level billable support by drafting complex legal documentation and managing client relationships.

Exigences

Candidates must possess at least 8 years of experience, including previous experience as a Corporate Services Manager in a law firm. A Law Clerk accreditation or university degree is required, along with extensive knowledge of Ontario and Federal corporate legislation.

Avantages

• Extended Health Care • Dental Care • RRSP Matching Program • Education/Tuition Allowance • Fitness Reimbursement Program • Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture • Wellness Program • Employee Referral Bonus • Hybrid Work Environment

Compétences indiquées

• Sens de l’organisation · Souhaitée
• Budgeting · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée
• Team Leadership · Souhaitée
• Gestion de projet · Souhaitée
• Client Relationship Management · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Corporate Law
• Team Leadership
• Legal Documentation
• Client Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Staff Training
• Budgeting
• Billing Management
• Legal Research
• Communication
• Strategic Planning
• Business Corporations Act
• Drafting
• Proofreading
• Independent Judgment
• Organization

Domaines d’emploi

• Legal
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative