Senior Law Clerk

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Business - Real Estate

Brookfield Real Estate Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups. The Real Estate Group is one of the world's largest investors in real estate, with a global portfolio that includes office, retail, multifamily, logistics, hospitality and alternative real estate assets on five continents. The Group owns and operates approximately $268 billion of assets representing the most iconic properties in the world’s most dynamic markets. We seek to generate value by leveraging our operating expertise and focusing on our core real estate capabilities of leasing, financing, development, design and construction as well as property and facilities management. For more information, visit https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/real-estate.

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Law Clerk will be an integral member of the Real Estate legal team, offering strong visibility and exposure within a leading global asset management firm. This role is primarily U.S.-focused (approximately 95%) and supports the Chicago-based retail legal team, with significant exposure to loan transactions, reorganizations, and dispositions in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:

• Managing corporate records, including maintenance of minute books and the corporate entity database

• Documenting flows of funds, including capital contributions, dividends, returns of capital and distributions; transfers of interests; changes to director and officer slates; special approvals; and maintaining organization charts

• Drafting and/or reviewing legal documents and resolutions to support acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and corporate and restructuring matters

• Preparing documents for formation of entities (e.g. organizational resolutions, bylaws, LLC operating agreements and other constating documents) and for dissolution

• Lead and support loan closings, including independently drafting organizational and transaction documents

• Manage a large and complex portfolio of entities (approximately 1,000), including maintenance of inactive entities and coordination of dissolution processes

• Liaise with internal legal counsel and outside counsel and other internal functional groups

• Filing annual returns filings in Canada and U.S. and drafting annual minutes/resolutions

• Performing various corporate searches and corporate on-line registrations

• Assisting treasury team with bank account opening and KYC requests and requirements

• Supporting compliance activities, including assisting with periodic reporting materials and filings

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Diploma from a recognized Ontario Law Clerk program certified with The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (or qualifying legal experience with an outstanding performance record)

• 7+ years of experience as a corporate law clerk. Experience in a top-tier law firm an asset 

• Familiar with various Canadian and provincial corporate registry on-line and paper filings and searches and U.S. Secretary of State business entity searches and filings

• Professionalism and ability to take accountability for providing timely and accurate responses to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders 

• Able to work well under pressure, to manage multiple tasks and take ownership in supporting the team 

• Highly organized and able to work in a dynamic, complex and fast-paced environment, as well as adapt quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlines

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a group alongside all levels and departments of the organization

• Excellent communication (verbal and written)

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, iManage and corporate legal records software/database

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 CAD

Position Opening Reason:

New Position

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it.  Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.