The Hamilton Law Association

McHugh Whitmore LLP - Corporate Law Clerk

  • July 16, 2025 8:38 AM
    Message # 13521287
    Erin Craig (Administrator)

    McHugh Whitmore LLP is currently seeking a Corporate-Commercial Assistant/Clerk for a full-time, contract position.  If you are looking to join an established and growing firm, assist a strong team of professionals, and come with direct corporate-commercial experience, we are eager to hear from you!

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Review and update minute books
    • Assist with a variety of corporate transactions and matters, including sales and purchases of businesses as well as corporate reorganizations
    • Draft, review and revise legal documentation
    • Correspond with clients, other law firms and accountants
    • Incorporate, amalgamate, dissolve and continue corporations
    • Prepare Annual Resolutions and Annual Returns
    •  Perform and review a variety of corporate searches
    • Complete security registrations
    • Perform other corporate-commercial filings

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Experience working in a Corporate-Commercial department
    • Legal administration/law clerk diploma and/or Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certificate (or equivalent)
    • Proficiency in the following software: MS Word, Outlook, PC Law, MinuteBox, ECore, ESC, DropboxSign, Zoom and Kofax (PDF) is preferred

    ASSETS

    • Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
    • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
    • Strong aptitude to understand files
    • Ability to complete tasks with minimal oversight
    • Great team player – robust focus on collegiality
    • Strong communication skills

    PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & COMPENTENCIES

    The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with meaningful experience in corporate-commercial law that is well-suited to join a dynamic team of skilled corporate assistants, clerks and lawyers.

    Along with establishing an inclusive and positive work environment, this full-time position offers a competitive compensation package for the successful applicant. If this role describes your skill set and interest, please submit your resume!

    We are committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices.  Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations if needed.  We will consult with you and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.  

    Please send your resume to kellyf@mchughwhitmore.ca with the subject ‘Corporate Clerk’

The Hamilton Law Association 

45 Main Street East, Suite 500Hamilton, ON L8N 2B7

Tel:(905) 522-1563 

Fax: (905) 572-1188

hla@hamiltonlaw.on.ca

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