Senior Law Clerk

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Law Clerk with 5+ years of experience in general corporate law and multinational corporate operations. The ideal candidate will provide advanced legal support, ensuring compliance and efficiency across corporate transactions, governance and contracts for a global organization.

• Assist with corporate governance matters, including maintaining corporate records, minute books, and board resolutions.
• Prepare, review and manage a wide range of corporate documents, agreements and contracts.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other corporate transactions, coordinating with internal and external counsel.
• Conduct legal research and provide summaries on general corporate law and compliance issues relevant to multinational operations.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions to ensure adherence to local and international legal requirements.
• Assist with regulatory filings, corporate compliance matters and corporate structure updates.
• Draft and maintain corporate policies, procedures, and internal legal templates.
• Coordinate with external counsel for specialized legal matters and provide project management support for cross-border legal initiatives.
• Monitor legal developments affecting corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and international operations.

• Law Clerk diploma or certificate from an accredited Ontario college or recognized legal training institution.
• 5+ years of law clerk experience in general corporate law within multinational organizations.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance issues.
• Experience working with cross-border legal matters and coordinating with external counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools, contract management software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• ILCO certification or coursework considered an asset.

Benefits for full-time employees include an Extended Health Care Plan, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability insurance, Retirement Savings Plan, $500 Wellness Benefit, Employee Assistance Program and Paid Time Off.

Your resume will be reviewed against the requirements listed and if a match is made, a member of our team will reach out to you directly. Hiring top talent is our top priority and we are thrilled that you chose us.

Zhone Technologies is an equal opportunity employer for all job applicants and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values and is why we nurture it in everything we do. We believe that a diverse workforce brings new perspectives that enhance our teams, bring creativity, and inspire innovation. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the application process.

We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, please be aware that some third-party tools we use in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology. This job posting is being issued to fill a current vacancy, all interested applicants are encouraged to apply.