Law Clerk, Corporate

Dentons is designed to be different. Our firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.  

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2026); Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2026).

This role is an opportunity for you to join Canada's global law firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

This is a replacement position.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced senior Corporate Law Clerk to join our Corporate Services team in our Toronto office. This role requires a confident, dependable professional who thrives in a fast paced environment and can effectively manage multiple priorities as they evolve. The successful candidate will be highly organized, demonstrate exceptional client service, and maintain a confidential approach to their work. A strong ability to multitask, keen attention to detail, and a genuine interest in being an early adopter of new technologies are essential for success in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes all levels of corporate paraprofessional work assignments and legal duties under the supervision of lawyers
• Prepares corporate documentation relating to incorporations, organizations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, extra-provincial registrations, dissolutions, share and asset purchases, corporate reorganizations, etc.
• Manages and maintains updated corporate database and corporate records
• Works with lawyers in all Dentons Canada offices to attend to OBCA and CBCA transactions, filings, and registration equivalents
• Reviews and analyzes corporate minute book records and recommends the appropriate actions to update records and rectify deficiencies, including drafting the required documentation
• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
• Handles general corporate work, including government filings, and responds to inquiries from within and outside the firm
• Provides mentorship and training to more junior team members
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of experience as a corporate paraprofessional in a corporate services department of a law firm
• In-depth knowledge of legal procedures, statutes, and regulations applicable to commercial and corporate law
• Ability to manage files from start to finish
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with all stakeholders professionally
• Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines under pressure
• Demonstrates initiative and able to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible team player
• Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification and membership an asset
• Proficiency with Athennian, Ecore, and DocuSign is an asset

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The target salary range for this position is $110,000 – $125,000, commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Dentons is committed to equitable and competitive compensation. This target range falls within our internal salary ranges, which are based on comparable roles in the external market.  We strive to hire, promote, and transfer individuals at the entry point of the range, with consideration given to prior experience, relevant skills, and market conditions.

We recognize that rewarding exceptional talent goes beyond salary. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes inclusive and flexible benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people. This includes extended health and mental health benefits, paid time off, retirement savings plans, a fitness subsidy, parental leave top-up, and more.

In addition, our learning and development programs—such as mentorship opportunities, employee networks, and leadership development initiatives—are designed to support personal and professional growth.

At Dentons, all candidate screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made by people. From time to time, we use AI-enabled tools to assist in enhancing our recruitment process and materials; however, these tools do not screen candidates or make hiring decisions.

Note: Availability of benefits and programs may vary depending on your location and employment type and may be subject to eligibility criteria. Dentons reserves the right to modify or discontinue offerings, in whole or in part, at its discretion and without prior notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer’s for 16 consecutive years (2011-2026), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026) for the ninth time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at careers.canada@dentons.com.