law clerk, subsidiary governance.

The Law Clerk, Subsidiary Governance will report to the Director, Subsidiary Governance within the Corporate Secretary’s Department. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong initiative, positive energy, and the ability to exercise sound judgment and flexibility, be an innovative thinker with superior organizational and time management skills and the ability to cope calmly and professionally with multiple demands in a high energy and changing collaborative work environment.

Toronto ON

Reliability Clearance is required for this role

Advantages
Duration: 11-Month Contract (Potential of extension/conversion)
Location: Toronto, ON
Hybrid role

Responsibilities
Working collaboratively with the Director, Subsidiary Governance and peers to support Canadian Subsidiary Boards and the Corporate Secretary’s Department, including:

- assist in drafting governance documents (e.g. minutes, resolutions, memos).
- assist in maintaining Canadian subsidiary minute books.
- assist in maintaining signing authorities for Canadian subsidiaries, and updating authorized signatories by following approvals process set out in the respective signing authorization resolutions.

- collaborating with internal partners and responding to their requests (e.g., certifications, signing authorizations, corporate information, etc.).
- assist with the scheduling of Board meetings and Board planning meetings.
- having accountability for team initiatives; managing complex matters and performing various other duties as delegated or assigned including leading/participating in special projects, as required.

Qualifications
Qualifications:

· Post-secondary degree with 4+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

· Experience in a Corporate Secretary’s Department of a public company or a law firm is preferred.

· Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

· Experience administering Board Portal platform (Diligent Boards or Boardvantage) is considered an asset.

· General knowledge of Canada Business Corporations Act; Insurance Companies Act (Canada); Trust and Loan Companies Act; Ontario Business Corporations Act; OSFI guidelines.

· Ongoing education to stay current on applicable legislation, regulations, policies and rules.

Preferred Skills

· Tact, discretion and confidentiality are essential as this role has regular contact with the directors and officers of Subsidiary Boards, and sensitive materials.

· Experience in corporate governance.

· Law clerk designation is considered an asset.

· Experience in drafting minutes.

· Understanding implications of legislation and regulatory requirements.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, and organizational skills.

· Detail oriented.

· Proactive follow-up on outstanding matters.

· Work effectively in a high volume, paperless environment

· Prioritize work with minimal direction, based on understanding of business or strategic priorities.

· Work flexible hours.

Summary
Are you a professional who thrives at in a workplace that values efficiency, proactive problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement. Ready to take the next step in your facilities career? We want to hear from you!

All resumes received will be reviewed equally. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to View email address on randstad.com to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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