Law Clerk - Financial Services

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy and advisory needs of Canada’s most dynamic business sectors. We have one of the largest business law practices in the country, serving multinational, national and mid-market clients from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

At Cassels, our mission is to attract, retain and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from as broad a range of backgrounds as possible. We offer meaningful career opportunities, invest in professional growth, and foster an inclusive environment. Our Firm’s success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all.

Our Toronto office is currently seeking a highly motivated Law Clerk to support the firm’s financial services practice group with specific focus on commercial lending transactions. The ideal candidate will be an organized and eager professional who possesses great client service skills and a strong work ethic.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting various due diligence searches in jurisdictions across Canada including, but not limited to, corporate profiles, personal property security, insolvency, litigation, Bank Act.
• Drafting closing documentation for lending transactions.
• Completing Personal Property Security Act registrations.
• Providing analysis of search results and identifying deficiencies to assist the firm’s financial services transactions.
• Coordinating closing documentation and deliverables for lending transactions.

The successful candidate must have the following education, experience and/or demonstrated skills:

• Knowledge of the corporate procedures, statutes and regulations relating to corporate formation, filings and the Personal Property Security Act considered an asset.
• Law Clerk certification from an accredited institute or commensurate experience.
• Strong working knowledge of standard and legal software.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills applied in developing and recommending practical and informed solutions in an effective and efficient manner.
• Excellent time management skills and prioritization skills in managing multiple projects, competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Confident and dependable, with strong initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to effectively manage the expectations of clients, all levels of lawyers and legal professionals in a professional manner.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of lending and/or due diligence search experience in a law firm.

Benefits We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary and compensation package that includes:

• Extended Health & Dental Care
• A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year.
• A business casual dress code (client/day specific)
• Education/Tuition Allowance
• Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture
• A Culture of Wellness: Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis.
• A hybrid work environment
• RRSP Matching Program
• Employee referral bonus
• Fitness Reimbursement Program

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Firm is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and has created policies and procedures to meet the requirements under the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruiting process.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status, unless required for accommodation purposes.