McCarthy Tétrault is a leading Canadian law firm offering a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. With offices in Toronto, Montréal, Québec City, Calgary and Vancouver, we provide challenging and rewarding career opportunities across the country. Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for eleven consecutive years and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for fourteen consecutive years, our culture is guided by The McCarthy Way—our shared approach to working with clients and with each other.

The McCarthy Way is built on four core elements: Excellence, through attracting and developing top talent committed to delivering on our Client Commitment; Collaboration, through seamless, integrated teamwork; Inclusion, through eliminating barriers to belonging and success; and Innovation, through delivering maximum value by embracing leading-edge technologies and approaches. Together, these principles shape how we work, lead, and grow—every day.

We are recruiting for a a Senior Corporate Law Clerk to join our Business Law department in our Toronto office. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate law and will provide senior level law clerk support to various types of corporate transactions, asset and share acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and tax driven transactions, amalgamations, continuances, dissolutions and other corporate matters. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment. This position is to fill an existing vacancy.

Salary Range : $110,000 – $150,000 annually 

The offered salary may vary based on the candidate’s job-specific knowledge, skills, and experience.

As a Senior Corporate Law Clerk, Business Law, you will be:

• Providing independent professional support services, including assistance with complex transactions.
• Preparing and drafting some or all of the following documents:
  • Documents and articles relating to corporate reorganizations.
  • Documents and articles relating to asset/share purchase and sale transactions.
  • Documents relating to non-corporate entities, such as partnerships and not-for-profit corporations.
  • Due diligence review report.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may include some or all of the following:
  • Attending on organizational meetings with clients/lawyers.
  • Assisting in drafting various agreements.
  • Reviewing and analyzing corporate charter documents and recommending changes as needed.
  • Drafting complex share provisions.
  • Assisting in preparation of complex closing agendas.
  • Conducting complex due diligence reviews.
  • Coordinating closing documents, searches, and reporting on other matters for the transaction.
  • Attending closings.
  • Preparing checklists and precedents.
  • Obtaining NUANS Reports and reporting on the results of same and updating if required.
  • Maintaining integrity of Corporate Database and all record keeping systems.
  • Mentoring junior law clerks.
• Keeping current on changes in legislation and government policy and informing others as appropriate.
• Ensuring quality and accuracy of work, and ensuring work is completed within reasonable time frame.

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• College Degree/Certificate in Law Clerk/Paralegal studies or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working on due diligence,  incorporation, amalgamation, director and officer changes, share transfers and redemptions, dividends, limited partnership formations.
• Excellent analytical skills, good judgment, organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Client-service oriented, including strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Capacity to occasionally accommodate a flexible schedule.
• Experience with ALF database is an asset.

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

How to Apply: 

We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.

McCarthy Tétrault utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) technology as part of our application screening process to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our recruitment efforts by analyzing applications to identify candidates whose qualifications and experiences align with the requirements of the position.

We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.