Position: Corporate Law Clerk (5+ years)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Corporate Clerk who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and enjoys working closely with lawyers on complex and time-sensitive matters, including interprovincial and cross-border transactions.

This role is well suited to someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while exercising sound judgment and independence.

Responsibilities:

1. Document Preparation: Assist lawyers in drafting and preparing various corporate documents, including articles of incorporation, resolutions, shareholder agreements, share/asset sale and purchase agreements, and annual filings.
2. Corporate Filings: Manage and file corporate documents with the relevant government authorities, ensuring compliance with regulations and deadlines.
3. Corporate Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate corporate records, minute books, and databases for our clients, ensuring they are up-to-date and in compliance with legal requirements.
4. Client Correspondence: Communicate with clients to gather necessary information, respond to inquiries, and provide updates on corporate matters.
5. Due Diligence: Assist in conducting due diligence reviews and research related to corporate transactions and compliance matters.
6. Support Legal Team: Provide administrative and organizational support to lawyers in corporate transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and other related matters.

What will help you succeed in this role:

• You are comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where priorities can shift quickly
• You take ownership of your files and anticipate next steps
• You are confident flagging issues and asking questions when something doesn’t align
• You enjoy collaborating closely with lawyers and supporting transactions from start to finish
• You value accuracy, but you also understand the importance of responsiveness and timelines

Qualifications:

1. Education: Diploma or degree from a legal assistant or law clerk program in Ontario, OR a law degree or equivalent legal training obtained outside of Canada that is relevant to corporate or commercial law practice.
2. Experience: Minimum of five [5] years of experience as a Corporate Clerk in a law firm or corporate environment in Ontario, with demonstrated experience supporting transactional work, or equivalent corporate law training and experience obtained outside of Canada.
3. Knowledge: Understanding of corporate law procedures, corporate governance, and familiarity with corporate documents and filings.
4. Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail in preparing and reviewing legal documents and filings.
5. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities and the capability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and independently, while proactively identifying priorities and flagging issues as they arise.
7. Language: Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French is an asset.
8. Location: Ottawa, ON or Vankleek Hill, ON (primary work location to be determined based on candidate and operational needs).

Salary range: $65,000 – $80,000 (salary commensurate with experience)

Benefits: The firm offers a benefit package including health and dental coverage

 How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and any other relevant supporting documents to alison.madge@skslaw.ca before February 18, 2026. Please include “Corporate Clerk Application” in the email subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise us so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Note: All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.