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
