Corporate Law Clerk

Do you want to work for the first B-Corp certified law firm in Ontario and feel a sense of purpose in your work?

At Barriston Law, we make a difference in the lives of our clients, communities and co-workers by cultivating positive connections every day. We deliver peace of mind as we serve our clients with results-driven legal advice.

We have a position available within our dynamic and growing firm for a Corporate Law Clerk in our Barrie location, supporting Graham Knight and Pamela Heary.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience as a Corporate Law Clerk, including experience with respect to the responsibilities outlined below;

Responsibilities of this role include:

• Completing asset and share transactions, including conducting and reviewing corporate searches; attending to security registrations; drafting, reviewing and finalizing agreements and supporting closing documents; attending to closing payouts and reporting.


• Completing corporate reorganizations and restructurings, including drafting rollover and exchange agreements, security documents, share transfer documents, promissory notes and corporate resolutions.


• Managing ongoing corporate maintenance including incorporations, amalgamations, continuances, amendments and dissolutions.


• Completing Federal and Provincial Corporate Filings including knowledge of the Ontario Business Registry.


• Meeting with and interacting with clients and referral sources, placing a high value on client service and relationship building.


• Performing general administrative support related to all files including opening files, preparation of accounts and client billings, processing payments, calendar maintenance and maintaining an active filing system.


• Mentoring and supporting other team members in developing knowledge and skills related to corporate matters.


• An understanding of or ability to complete commercial financing transactions would be an asset.

The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, strong attention to detail and the ability to assist in resolving complex problems as required. A great attitude and emphasis on client experience is a must. Program specific IT training will be provided through our in-house IT staff, as required, on an ongoing basis. 

We offer a competitive compensation package which includes annual salary, group benefits, pension plan, annual vacation and 10 paid sick days.

If you have the required skills and background, please apply with both a cover letter and resume through the “apply for this job” link on this job ad.

Barriston Law values the benefits a diverse workforce brings to our practice. We strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and people who identify with a disability. If we can offer you any accommodations through the hiring process, please let us know. Additionally, if you have any suggestions on how we can make hiring more accessible please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected].

No telephone calls or agencies please.

We appreciate your interest in this position, however only successful candidates will be contacted.