Law Clerk
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Support RFP/bid and contract process by reviewing documents, preparing forms of submission of proposals, preparing revisions, ensuring the completion of questionnaires and pre-qualification bid applications, and processing amendments, close-outs and other documents
- Prepare legal documents such as resolutions
- Maintain corporate books and records; federal/provincial/local corporate filings
- Prepare corporate information for RFPs/bids by obtaining corporate historical information concerning compliance, litigation, investigations, etc.
- Acquire, maintain and renew authorizations to transact business in various provinces
- Responsible for General Contractor’s licenses and other mandatory licensing pre-requisites for submission of bid proposals
- Anticipate and initiate routine legal tasks, both independently and as requested by the General Counsel and inform of significant issues in a timely manner
- Communicate with outside counsel independently and under supervision of Legal Department
- Assist the legal department with claims tracking and reporting
- Perform clerical duties such as maintaining Legal Department’s files, filing system (digital), composing and typing routine correspondence, and reading and routing incoming mail
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 5+ years large law firm or similar in-house law clerk experience with demonstrated in-field experience
- Experience with drafting resolutions, compiling RFP packages for tender, certificates, handling minute books and annual filing, and other corporate governance documents
- Experience with corporate licensing including federal and provincial registrations as well as contracting, security, and engineering licensing
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to follow through on commitments, projects and work independently and initiate projects
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program