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.
The Law Clerk will work closely with the rest of the Corporate legal team, including company counsel, the corporate secretary and other law clerks. In addition to corporate responsibilities, the team is involved with securities and corporate governance matters for public companies within Brookfield’s Global Manager Group. This position is part of a dynamic, fast-paced and evolving organization.
Responsible for all corporate records management including maintenance of minute books and the corporate entity database
Prepare documents for formation and dissolution of entities
Annual Return filings in Canada and U.S. and drafting minutes/resolutions ongoing corporate records maintenance
Prepare organizational resolutions, bylaws, LLC operating agreements and other constating documents
Perform various corporate searches and perform various corporate on-line registrations
Prepare and file Canadian securities regulatory filings for public companies on SEDAR, EDGAR and TSX; assist with Insider Reporting obligations
Draft and/or review legal documents and resolutions and assist with diligence to support acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and corporate and tax restructuring matters
Liaise with internal legal counsel and outside counsel and Brookfield tax groups
Prepare officer certificates and notarial certificates
Document flows of funds, including capital contributions, dividends, returns of capital and distributions; document transfers of interests; implement changes to director and officer slates; draft special approvals; maintain organization charts, etc.
Assist in preparing public/private company Board and Committee meeting materials, including the preparation of notices, agendas and resolutions, distribute and prepare meeting materials/minutes.
Assist with corporate disclosure, compliance activities and regulatory filings
Assist treasury team with bank account opening and KYC requests and requirements
Draft and/or review legal documents and resolutions to support acquisitions, dispositions, financings and development matters, and corporate and tax restructuring matters
Support compliance activities, including assisting with periodic reporting materials and filings
Assist in implementing legal policies, processes and standards, and documenting related compliance process maps
Maintain entity lists and organizational structure charts and co-ordinate quarterly with various platforms and operating companies for updates; prepare quarterly entity list submissions
Manage Diligent entities database and CSC portal
Assist with preparation of annual disclosures for public company, including Management Information form, Annual Report, Annual Information form
Insider reporting and diligence
Respond to queries from other business groups
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)
Experience in a law firm or in-house legal department of large public company an asset.
Comfortable with SEDI, SEDAR, EDGAR and TSX filings
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
Professional and accountable to be able to provide timely and accurate responses to inquiries from outside and inside counsel and other stakeholders
Works well under pressure, can handle multiple tasks and takes ownership to support the team
Excellent interpersonal skills for working alongside all levels and departments of the organization
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a group with other legal and tax colleagues
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, iManage and corporate legal records software/database
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.