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Brookfield Asset Management

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Toronto
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AI generated summary

  • You must have an Ontario Law Clerk diploma or relevant experience, familiarity with corporate filings, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in legal software.
  • You will manage corporate records, prepare documents for entity formation/dissolution, assist with filings, draft legal documents, liaise with counsel, and support compliance activities.

Requirements

  • Diploma from a recognized Ontario Law Clerk program certified with The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (or qualifying legal experience with an outstanding performance record)
  • Experience in a law firm or in-house legal department of large public company an asset.
  • Comfortable with SEDI, SEDAR, EDGAR and TSX filings
  • Familiar with various Canadian and provincial corporate registry on-line and paper filings and searches and U.S. Secretary of State business entity searches and filings
  • Professional and accountable to be able to provide timely and accurate responses to inquiries from outside and inside counsel and other stakeholders
  • Works well under pressure, can handle multiple tasks and takes ownership to support the team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for working alongside all levels and departments of the organization
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a group with other legal and tax colleagues
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
  • MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, iManage and corporate legal records software/database

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all corporate records management including maintenance of minute books and the corporate entity database
  • Prepare documents for formation and dissolution of entities
  • Annual Return filings in Canada and U.S. and drafting minutes/resolutions ongoing corporate records maintenance
  • Prepare organizational resolutions, bylaws, LLC operating agreements and other constating documents
  • Perform various corporate searches and perform various corporate on-line registrations
  • Prepare and file Canadian securities regulatory filings for public companies on SEDAR, EDGAR and TSX; assist with Insider Reporting obligations
  • Draft and/or review legal documents and resolutions and assist with diligence to support acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and corporate and tax restructuring matters
  • Liaise with internal legal counsel and outside counsel and Brookfield tax groups
  • Prepare officer certificates and notarial certificates
  • Document flows of funds, including capital contributions, dividends, returns of capital and distributions; document transfers of interests; implement changes to director and officer slates; draft special approvals; maintain organization charts, etc.
  • Assist in preparing public/private company Board and Committee meeting materials, including the preparation of notices, agendas and resolutions, distribute and prepare meeting materials/minutes.
  • Assist with corporate disclosure, compliance activities and regulatory filings
  • Assist treasury team with bank account opening and KYC requests and requirements
  • Draft and/or review legal documents and resolutions to support acquisitions, dispositions, financings and development matters, and corporate and tax restructuring matters
  • Support compliance activities, including assisting with periodic reporting materials and filings
  • Assist in implementing legal policies, processes and standards, and documenting related compliance process maps
  • Maintain entity lists and organizational structure charts and co-ordinate quarterly with various platforms and operating companies for updates; prepare quarterly entity list submissions
  • Manage Diligent entities database and CSC portal
  • Assist with preparation of annual disclosures for public company, including Management Information form, Annual Report, Annual Information form
  • Insider reporting and diligence
  • Respond to queries from other business groups

FAQs

What is the location for the Law Clerk position?

The Law Clerk position is located at Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street.

What qualifications are required for the Law Clerk role?

A diploma from a recognized Ontario Law Clerk program certified with The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario, or qualifying legal experience with an outstanding performance record, is required.

Is previous experience necessary for this position?

Yes, experience in a law firm or in-house legal department of a large public company is considered an asset.

What types of tasks will the Law Clerk be responsible for?

The Law Clerk will be responsible for corporate records management, preparing formation and dissolution documents, filing annual returns, drafting legal documents and resolutions, assisting with corporate governance matters, and liaising with internal and external legal counsel.

What filing systems should the Law Clerk be familiar with?

The Law Clerk should be comfortable with SEDI, SEDAR, EDGAR, and TSX filings.

What skills are important for the Law Clerk role?

Important skills include excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under pressure.

Will the Law Clerk work independently or as part of a team?

The Law Clerk will work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team with other legal and tax colleagues.

What software should the Law Clerk be proficient in?

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, iManage, and corporate legal records software/database is required.

Does Brookfield promote a positive work environment?

Yes, Brookfield is committed to maintaining a positive work environment that is safe and respectful, and does not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence, or harassment.

How does Brookfield ensure accessibility and inclusivity in the workplace?

Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization and complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, offering accommodations throughout the recruitment process as needed.

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Brookfield Asset Management

1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Brookfield is invested in long-life, high-quality assets and businesses around the world that form the backbone of the global economy. With over $925 billion in assets under management, and over 100 years’ experience as an owner and operator, we put our own capital to work in virtually every transaction, aligning interests with our partners and investors, and bringing the strengths of our operational expertise, global reach and large-scale capital to bear in everything we do. To learn more about our global businesses spanning renewable power and transition, infrastructure, real estate, private equity and credit, please visit www.brookfield.com. Phishing and Fraudulent Websites Warning Please be aware of the misuse of the Brookfield name and brand by individuals and groups fraudulently publishing fake websites and engaging in “phishing” scams that seek personal or confidential information from potential job candidates. This includes the posting of fake Brookfield job offers on LinkedIn and other career sites. You can find more details on what to look out for and how to report potentially fraudulent activity at https://www.brookfield.com/web-fraud-and-phishing-warning.