Description

Our Client

Is a leading Canadian organization seeking a Law Clerk / Legal Operations Lead to join its in-house legal and regulatory team.

The successful candidate will manage corporate and regulatory activities while developing more efficient processes, tools, and data-driven approaches across the legal function.

Highlights:

  • Location: GTA (Hybrid – 3 days in office per week)
  • Competitive Salary and Bonus
  • Additional Perks: Free on-site parking

Responsibilities

Law Clerk Duties (Approx. 50%)

  • Maintain minute books, corporate records, and organizational charts for Canadian entities
  • Prepare and file shareholder and director resolutions, annual returns, and other required corporate documentation
  • Organize and support board and committee meetings (scheduling, materials preparation, logistics)
  • Draft standard agreements and conduct legal research as required
  • Support regulatory filings and registrations, including telecommunications and lobbying filings
  • Review marketing and consumer materials for compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Legal Operations (Approx. 50%)

  • Manage legal intake, triage, and contract review workflows to improve efficiency and turnaround times
  • Implement and maintain legal technology and AI tools (vendor assessments, demos, and InfoSec coordination)
  • Track and analyze legal spend to produce actionable insights and recommendations
  • Identify bottlenecks and lead process improvement initiatives across the legal department
  • Provide hands-on assistance during peak periods such as year-end or major regulatory deadlines
  • Collaborate with internal legal leadership and external counsel, with confidence to challenge existing processes and propose enhancements

Requirements

  • Completion of a recognized Law Clerk program (Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario preferred)
  • Member in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
  • Experience Level: Approximately 10-20 years of experience, with some experience gained in an in-house legal environment
  • Experience in legal operations or implementing legal technology/process improvements is an asset
  • Background in managing corporate records, filings, and regulatory compliance
  • Strong drafting and corporate maintenance skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; comfortable engaging with senior management
  • Advanced organizational and analytical capabilities, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel; experience with legal databases and workflow tools)
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and exercise sound judgment
  • High professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality