Law Clerk

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee, arrange, and refresh corporate records and minute books for JD Power entities on a global scale.

• Prepare, assess, coordinate, and submit corporate documentation and company secretarial filings.

• Draft and sustain corporate resolutions, consents, and governance-related documentation.

• Assist with activities related to the entity lifecycle, including formations, dissolutions, mergers, name changes, restructurings, and associated filings.

• Keep updated organizational charts along with records of directors, officers, and authorized signatories.

• Collaborate with external registered agents, local legal counsel, and third-party service providers.

• Aid in corporate compliance activities and the administration of policies.

• Assist with regulatory and due diligence inquiries, such as KYC, UBO, and corporate information requests.

• Contribute to special projects concerning corporate governance, compliance, and legal operations.

• Conduct preliminary assessments of specified contract types and pinpoint key legal and business considerations.

• Draft initial comments and responses on contracts under the supervision of in-house counsel.

• Support legal intake requests and manage shared legal inboxes.

• Track, organize, and maintain records, workflows, and documentation for the legal department.

• Provide administrative and operational assistance to the Legal Department.

• Identify avenues for process enhancement, increased efficiency, and the use of technology, including AI-driven tools.

• Execute other duties and special projects as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk, Paralegal, or in a comparable legal support capacity.

• A diploma or certificate from an accredited Law Clerk or Paralegal program is an advantage.

• Strong preference for candidates with experience in corporate governance, entity management, and regulatory filings across various jurisdictions.

• Experience in reviewing commercial agreements and supporting contract administration is beneficial.

• Superior organizational and project management abilities with remarkable attention to detail.

• Capability to manage conflicting priorities and work autonomously with limited supervision.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and judgment in managing confidential information.

• Familiarity with corporate law, corporate governance, and legal documentation.

• Interest in improving processes and utilizing technology, including AI tools.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems, entity management software, or procurement platforms is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Exposure to a wide variety of corporate, compliance, and commercial legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.

• Opportunity to gain extensive exposure across various areas of legal practice.

• A diverse workforce and equal consideration provided regardless of protected characteristics.

• Recruitment and selection accommodations available upon request.