Corporate & Real Estate Law Clerk

We are currently seeking an experienced Corporate & Real Estate Law Clerk to join our Head Office. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with at least three (3) years of relevant experience in corporate law and real estate transactions. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our lawyers on a wide range of corporate and real estate matters while contributing to the efficient operation of a busy practice.

What you will be doing: 

• Preparing and assisting with articles of incorporation, amendments, amalgamations, dissolutions, continuances, arrangements and other corporate transactions.


• Preparing and drafting corporate documents, correspondence, resolutions and minute book materials.


• Assisting with corporate reorganizations, restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions and due diligence.


• Preparing and maintaining corporate minute books and document books.


• Assisting lawyers with commercial and residential real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, purchases, sales, financings, refinancings and related closing documentation.


• Preparing and reviewing closing documents, coordinating registrations, and managing all aspects of transaction closings.


• Managing multiple transactions and competing priorities while ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Law Clerk diploma from an accredited college or completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification.


• At least three (3) years of experience as a Corporate and/or Real Estate Law Clerk in a law firm.


• Demonstrated experience supporting both corporate and commercial/residential real estate transactions.


• Strong knowledge of corporate procedures, minute book maintenance, and real estate transaction processes.


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with lawyers and other members of the team.


• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong oral and written communication skills.


• Professional, proactive, and able to exercise sound judgment while maintaining strict confidentiality.


• Ability to take initiative and carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision.


• Proficiency with legal software, including Unity, Teraview, and MinuteBox, with the ability to efficiently manage corporate and real estate transactions.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Compensation & Benefits

Loopstra Nixon LLP offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including:  

• Salary range: $75,000 – $100,000 CAD, commensurate with experience 


• Comprehensive health and dental benefits 


• Health Care Spending Account 


• Professional development and education assistance 


• Wellness and employee engagement programs  

Additional Information:

• This job posting is for a newly created role.


• We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen or assess candidates in our recruitment process. 

Loopstra Nixon is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, we are dedicated to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.