Law Clerk

Law Clerk, Subsidiary Governance Location: Toronto, ON Work Model: Hybrid, 2 days onsite per week Contract: August 31, 2026 to August 6, 2027 Rate: $35 to $46/hr INC Security Requirement: Reliability Clearance required Interview Process: 2 rounds, first virtual and second in person Important: Candidates must have been in Canada for at least 5 years to be eligible to obtain the required Reliability Clearance. About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Law Clerk, Subsidiary Governance to join a Corporate Secretary’s Department and provide governance support for Canadian subsidiary boards. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail oriented governance professional with experience supporting corporate boards, maintaining corporate records, drafting governance documentation, and working with senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong initiative, sound judgment, discretion, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast paced and collaborative corporate environment. Key Responsibilities Support Canadian Subsidiary Boards and the Corporate Secretary’s Department Assist with drafting corporate governance documents, including minutes, resolutions, and memoranda Maintain Canadian subsidiary minute books and corporate records Maintain signing authorities for Canadian subsidiaries Update authorized signatories in accordance with established approval processes and signing authorization resolutions Collaborate with internal business partners and respond to requests for certifications, signing authorizations, corporate information, and related documentation Coordinate and schedule Board meetings and Board planning meetings Take ownership of team initiatives and complex governance matters Lead or participate in special projects as required Manage sensitive and confidential information involving directors and officers Required Qualifications Must Have Post secondary degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Experience with corporate governance Experience drafting Board or corporate minutes Strong knowledge of corporate records and governance documentation Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Strong attention to detail Ability to prioritize work with minimal direction Ability to work effectively in a high volume, paperless environment Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact and discretion Must meet the residency requirements necessary to obtain Reliability Clearance Preferred Qualifications Previous experience within the Corporate Secretary’s Department of a public company or a law firm Law Clerk designation Experience administering a Board Portal platform such as Diligent Boards or Boardvantage Knowledge of applicable Canadian corporate legislation and regulatory requirements, including: Canada Business Corporations Act Insurance Companies Act (Canada) Trust and Loan Companies Act Ontario Business Corporations Act OSFI guidelines Skills & Competencies Corporate governance knowledge Board and executive level professionalism Minute drafting and governance documentation Tact, discretion, and confidentiality Strong judgment and problem solving skills Proactive follow up and ownership of outstanding matters Ability to manage multiple competing priorities Strong collaboration skills Flexibility to work additional hours when business requirements demand Interested? If you have experience in corporate governance, subsidiary governance, Board support, or corporate law and meet the requirements for Reliability Clearance, we would like to hear from you. Please apply or reach out directly to discuss this opportunity.

Provide governance support for Canadian subsidiary boards by drafting corporate documents and maintaining minute books. Coordinate board meetings and manage sensitive information for directors and officers.

Requires a post-secondary degree with over 4 years of relevant experience in corporate governance and minute drafting. Candidates must be eligible for Reliability Clearance, requiring at least 5 years of residency in Canada.

• Gestion du tempsSouhaitée
• Résolution de problèmesSouhaitée
• Microsoft OfficeSouhaitée

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

• Corporate Governance
• Minute Drafting
• Corporate Records Management
• Board Support
• Microsoft Office
• Stakeholder Management
• Time Management
• Confidentiality
• Organizational Skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Regulatory Compliance
• Board Portal Administration

• Legal
• Administrative
• Consulting

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

18 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Présence au bureau

2 jours par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

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