Corporate Law Clerk Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Hays
Your newpany
Our client is a top-tier Canadian law firm recognized for its strength in corporate and transactional law, acting on many of the market’s mostplex and high-profile deals. With a deeply established presence in Toronto, the firm is known forbining sophisticated legal work with a collaborative and team-oriented culture.
The Corporate group is one of the firm’s largest and most active practice areas, offering exposure to a broad range of transactions across industries. Law clerks here are viewed as integral members of the deal team, working closely with experienced lawyers and leadership on meaningful, high-value work.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that values professional growth, mentorship, and continuous development, while maintaining a supportive environment that encourages adaptability and fresh perspectives.
Your new role
As a Corporate Law Clerk, you will play a key role in supporting a large team of corporate lawyers on transactional matters. This position is heavily focused on corporate transactions, with minimal exposure to tax-related work.
You will be responsible for:
Managing corporate transactional matters including incorporations, amalgamations, mergers, reorganizations, and continuances
Handling docketing and maintaining accurate corporate records and minute books
Preparing and reviewing corporate documentation and resolutions
Supporting transactions from start to finish, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
Working closely with a team of 30 lawyers and 12 clerks (including 2 team leads)
Reporting into the Corporate Law Clerk Managers in a highly collaborative team setting
What you’ll need to succeed
Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk, ideally within a law firm environment
Strong exposure to sophisticated transactional corporate work (including mergers and amalgamations)
Proven experience with docketing and corporate records management
Background in private practice is strongly preferred; candidatesing directly from in-house environments are less aligned with the needs of this team
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
An adaptable and growth-oriented mindset, ideal for someone in the intermediate to senior (5–10 year) range
What you’ll get in return
RRSP matching program
Billable target: 1,200 hours
Discretionary bonus
4 weeks of vacation
Individual coverage fully paid by the firm
Dependent coverage available at employee cost
Hybrid work model: 2 days in-office (with potential for 3 depending on business needs)
Opportunity to work alongside a high-performing corporate team onplex, high-value transactions in a collegial and supportive environment
Title: Corporate Law Clerk
Company: Hays
Location: Toronto, Canada
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