Hiring: Corporate Law Clerk
Reports To:
Senior Legal Affairs Manager
Job Description:
The Corporate Law Clerk role will work with the Senior Legal Affairs Manager and the VP, Privacy and Compliance to provide support for legal matters to the in-house legal department including but not limited to general corporate matters, overseeing subsidiaries in both Canada and the US and assisting with reviewing contracts, agreements and other legal documents
Core competencies:
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Strong attention to detail
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Organizational skills
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Communication skills
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Problem-solving & good judgment
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Self-motivated
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Time Management and the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
Job Duties:
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Preparing resolutions and other corporate documents for subsidiaries
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Filing of provincial and state annual filings and notices of change
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Monitoring and administration of contracts
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Provides legal support to the business
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Respond to general legal inquiries as appropriate and escalate where necessary
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Communicate and help train internal clients on company and legal department policies
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Special projects as requested
Requirements:
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Minimum 2-4 years related experience in a supporting role within a corporate in-house legal department setting or equivalent experience
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Post-secondary education (College diploma, or University degree preferred)
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Legal Certification, Lawyer w/ LSO, Paralegal w/ LSO, Law Clerk w/ ILCO
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
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High degree of integrity, and honesty
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Ability to work under pressure
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Highly organized and analytical
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Bilingual is Plus - French
What we offer:
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Competitive Salary
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Paid vacation time and personal days
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Health and dental benefits, as well as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Opportunity to work with engaged and professional team and colleagues
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Ongoing professional development & training
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Opportunities to participate in fun organization activities, such as our Holiday and Summer parties
Who we are:
With operations in Canada and US, Insurance Supermarket Group of Companies, including Specialty Life Insurance. is one of North America's largest and fastest growing independently owned Insurance Technology companies. We offer comprehensive Life Insurance products that help many North American with their life insurance needs. Over 250,000 Canadians a year have relied on our advice, and we have provided more than 10 billion dollars in insurance coverage.
Our team of professionals has been proudly helping Canadian consumers with their life insurance needs for over 15 years. Our employees are professional, proactive, passionate, team players and persevere in the face of challenges.
We hire individuals based not only on their expertise, but also on their passion for helping others, and those who live by our core values every day. Our position will appeal to individuals who want to work for an exciting and growing organization and are mature and self-motivated – we look forward to meeting you!
Specialty Life is also committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
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