Senior Law Clerk

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Law Clerk will be an integral member of the Real Estate legal team, offering strong visibility and exposure within a leading global asset management firm. This role is primarily U.S.-focused (approximately 95%) and supports the Chicago-based retail legal team, with significant exposure to loan transactions, reorganizations, and dispositions in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:

Managing corporate records, including maintenance of minute books and the corporate entity database

Documenting flows of funds, including capital contributions, dividends, returns of capital and distributions; transfers of interests; changes to director and officer slates; special approvals; and maintaining organization charts

Drafting and/or reviewing legal documents and resolutions to support acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and corporate and restructuring matters

Preparing documents for formation of entities (e.g. organizational resolutions, bylaws, LLC operating agreements and other constating documents) and for dissolution

Lead and support loan closings, including independently drafting organizational and transaction documents

Manage a large and complex portfolio of entities (approximately 1,000), including maintenance of inactive entities and coordination of dissolution processes

Liaise with internal legal counsel and outside counsel and other internal functional groups

Filing annual returns filings in Canada and U.S. and drafting annual minutes/resolutions

Performing various corporate searches and corporate on-line registrations

Assisting treasury team with bank account opening and KYC requests and requirements

Supporting compliance activities, including assisting with periodic reporting materials and filings

Qualifications & 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)

7+ years of experience as a corporate law clerk. Experience in a top-tier law firm an asset

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

Professionalism and ability to take accountability for providing timely and accurate responses to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders

Able to work well under pressure, to manage multiple tasks and take ownership in supporting the team

Highly organized and able to work in a dynamic, complex and fast-paced environment, as well as adapt quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlines

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a group alongside all levels and departments of the organization

Excellent communication (verbal and written)

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, iManage and corporate legal records software/database

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 CAD

Position Opening Reason:

New Position

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Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.