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.

Position: Associate, Real Estate, Development and Commercial Leasing (5+ years)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario

SKS Law LLP is seeking a 5+ year associate to join our Ottawa office, with a focus on real estate, development, and commercial leasing. This role is ideal for a practical, business-minded lawyer who enjoys working closely with owners, developers, landlords, tenants, lenders, and other real estate clients on sophisticated transactions and advisory matters, while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage real estate, development, and commercial leasing matters from initial assessment through closing or completion, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, due diligence, title and off-title review, development approvals support, lease drafting and negotiation, and related transaction documents.
• Provide strategic, practical advice to clients on real estate risk, development issues, leasing strategy, transaction structure, and closing requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements of purchase and sale, commercial leases, development agreements, financing documents, easements, closing documents, and other real estate-related instruments.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, municipal authorities, lenders, title insurers, surveyors, and other transaction participants, as appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, practical, and business-minded real estate and leasing service.
• Work closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver practical, coordinated advice on real estate, development, leasing, financing, corporate, and dispute-related issues.
• Collaborate with lawyers, students and legal support staff, providing guidance and support on transaction workflow, due diligence, closing processes, and leasing matters where appropriate and contributing to a collegial team environment.
• Contribute to real estate, development, and commercial leasing practice development and client growth initiatives, where appropriate.

Qualifications:

• B. or J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Minimum 5 years of real estate law experience, ideally with significant exposure to development work and commercial
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex real estate transactions, development matters, and commercial leasing files with a high degree of independence.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, transaction management, client communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced real estate and leasing practice.
• Experience supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a collaborative practice is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required; French-English bilingualism is an asset.

What We Offer:

• Compensation range: starting at $120,000, commensurate with experience, together with benefits and eligibility for a discretionary bonus.
• Meaningful file responsibility, direct client contact, and opportunities to manage sophisticated real estate, development, and commercial leasing matters.
• Collaboration with experienced real estate and business law counsel and practical support for lateral integration.
• A collegial, supportive, and collaborative team
• Opportunities for practice development, long-term growth, and leadership within a respected Ottawa real estate, development, and commercial leasing practice.

How to Apply:

This posting is for an existing vacancy. SKS Law LLP does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Third-party job boards or application platforms may, however, use artificial intelligence tools as part of their own processes.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and optional deal sheet or representative transaction list to alison.madge@skslaw.ca. Please include “Real Estate, Development and Commercial Leasing Associate Application” in the email subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SKS Law LLP is committed to a respectful, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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

Position: Senior Associate, Commercial Litigation (5+ years)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario

SKS Law LLP is seeking a senior commercial litigation lawyer to join our Ottawa office. This role is ideal for a confident, practical advocate who enjoys working closely with business clients, managing sophisticated disputes, and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage litigation files from initial assessment through resolution, including pleadings, discoveries, motions, mediations, arbitrations, settlements, and trial preparation.
• Provide strategic, practical advice to business clients on litigation risk, dispute resolution options, and case strategy.
• Draft high-quality pleadings, motion materials, briefs, and other court or tribunal documents.
• Appear before courts, tribunals, mediators, and arbitrators, as appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, business-minded service.
• Work closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver practical, coordinated advice.
• Collaborate with lawyers, students and legal support staff and contribute to a collegial team environment.
• Contribute to practice development and client growth initiatives, where appropriate.

Qualifications:

• B. or J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience, ideally with significant exposure to commercial disputes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex litigation matters with a high degree of independence.
• Excellent drafting, advocacy, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced practice.
• Experience supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a collaborative practice is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required; French-English bilingualism is an asset.

What We Offer:

• Compensation range: starting at $120,000, commensurate with experience, together with benefits and eligibility for a discretionary bonus.
• Meaningful file responsibility and direct client contact, and opportunities to manage sophisticated commercial disputes.
• Collaboration with experienced litigation counsel and practical support for senior lateral integration.
• A collegial, supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.

How to Apply:

This posting is for an existing vacancy. SKS Law LLP does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Third-party job boards or application platforms may, however, use artificial intelligence tools as part of their own processes.

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

SKS Law LLP is committed to a respectful, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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