Minden Gross LLP is a well-respected mid-size law firm. We are large enough to offer firm members the support, training, and services available at larger firms while at the same time providing a warm and congenial working environment.
We are currently looking to fill the following positions:
Corporate Law Clerk
We have an immediate opening for a Corporate Law Clerk with 2-3 years’ experience to work in our Corporate Services Department.
Position Summary
As a Corporate Law Clerk, you will be responsible for a wide variety of legal and administrative duties dealing with, among other things, incorporations, dividends, changes of directors, officers and registered office addresses, and corporate filings. This position works 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities
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Preparing incorporation and organization documents.
- Preparing corporate documentation for the update of minute books, including resolutions and government filings.
- Coordinate/preparing registration documents for partnerships and business names.
- Coordinating/preparing extra-provincial registrations.
Qualifications
- Completion of a recognized college level Law Clerk program, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
- ILCO membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Strong knowledge of basic legal concepts, principles, and terminology.
- Strong technical skills and proficient in Microsoft Office 2013, Document Management systems and experience in Corplink and Cyberbahn would be an asset.
- Have exceptional written and communication skills, are organized and meticulous with follow-up and details and is able to take initiative, prioritize and multi-task.
- Available for overtime as needed.
If you take pride in the quality of your work, are client-service driven, and enjoy working in a fast paced team environment, we invite you to forward your resume, including your salary expectations, to our Manager of Human Resources, Lorisa Merlin at lmerlin@mindengross.com. Please be certain to indicate “Corporate Law Clerk" in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Minden Gross LLP; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Minden Gross LLP is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
Senior Leasing Clerk
We have an immediate opening for a Senior Leasing Clerk with 7-10 years’ experience.
Position Summary
As a Senior Leasing Clerk, you will assist Supervising Lawyers in handling commercial lease negotiations and transactions from beginning to end.
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities
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Prepare commercial leases and related documents including amending agreements, sublease agreements, lease surrenders, and renewals with a focus on shopping centre leases
- Assist Corporate and Real Estate Lawyers in reviewing and summarizing multiple leases relating to acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing of retail, commercial, and industrial premises
- Prepare leasing documentation, supplementary documents, lease analysis and summaries, first drafts of leases (when precedents are available), assignments (consent), subleases (consent), distress notices, and non-disturbance agreements
- Draft, review, and revise notices of default and termination, notices of lease and registrations, and confidentiality agreements
- Conduct extensive lease reviews and identify issues
- Make decisions based on pre-approved rules, precedent, or lease section policy
- Negotiate with opposing lawyers and tenants as required
- Handle all related accounting procedures and any other administrative tasks as required
Qualifications
- Completion of a recognized college level Law Clerk program
- ILCO membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Strong technical skills and proficient in Microsoft Office 2013, Document Management systems, and Teraview
- Have exceptional written and communication skills; are organized and meticulous with follow-up and details; and able to take initiative, prioritize, and multi-task
If you take pride in the quality of your work, are client-service driven, and enjoy working in a fast paced team environment, we invite you to forward your resume, including your salary expectations, to our Manager of Human Resources, Lorisa Merlin at lmerlin@mindengross.com. Please be certain to indicate “Senior Leasing Clerk" in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Minden Gross LLP; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Minden Gross LLP is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
Real Estate Clerk
We have an immediate opening for a Real Estate Clerk with 7-10 years’ experience.
Position Summary
As a Law Clerk in our Real Estate Group, you will be responsible for a wide variety of legal and administrative duties dealing with all aspects of condominium projects including acquisition of land, municipal applications and agreements, condominium formations, project sales, financing, due diligence and title matters, and individual purchases, from onset to completion, including reporting and accounting matters. This position works 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with frequent overtime.
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities
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Prepare all condominium closing documents, including Statement of Adjustments
- Review, analyze, verify, document, monitor, and report on due diligence for a transaction
- Prioritize and monitor the various components of the transaction
- Draft correspondence to clients, purchasers, solicitors, and financial institutions
- Prepare reporting letters and accounts to the clients
- Flag and anticipate potential problems and issues and communicate these issues to the attention of the Lawyer(s) in charge
- Complete the closing of a transaction including scheduling the closing, expediting matters where necessary to meet deadlines, coordinating the receipt of closing documentation and funds, reviewing and revising final closing documentation, conducting and analyzing final title searching requirements and completing the registration of documentation, problem solving and liaising with client and solicitor in charge, and negotiating escrow arrangements and undertakings
- Organize and maintain post-closing matters
Qualifications
- Bachelors or college degree required, with Law Clerk certification from a recognized program or an acceptable combination of education and experience
- Experience handling occupancy closings and final closings of large scale residential and commercial condominium projects
- Strong knowledge of basic legal concepts, principles, and terminology
- Thorough understanding of statutes, court decisions, ordinances, resolutions, and legal documentation
- Strong technical skills and proficient in Microsoft Office 2013, document management systems, and experience in Conveyancer and Teraview would be an asset
- Has exceptional written and communication skills; are organized and meticulous with follow-up and details; and are able to take initiative, prioritize, and multi-task
- Available for overtime as needed
If you take pride in the quality of your work, are client-service driven, and enjoy working in a fast paced team environment, we invite you to forward your resume, including your salary expectations, to our Manager of Human Resources, Lorisa Merlin at lmerlin@mindengross.com. Please be certain to indicate “Real Estate Clerk" in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Minden Gross LLP; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Minden Gross LLP is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
We are always looking for new talent to expand our service to clients.
For lawyer positions, please submit your application to:
Patti MacDonald Maarse
Manager of Professional Talent and Development
416.369.4128
pmaarse@mindengross.com
For law student positions, please submit your application to:
The Student Committee
studentinfo@mindengross.com
For law clerk, legal, and administrative staff positions, please submit your application to:
Lorisa Merlin
Manager of Human Resources
lmerlin@mindengross.com