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Are you having Law clerk experience? Are you looking to gain experience within a top 5 bank? Do you have excellent Excellent communication skills? If so, this would be a great opportunity for you!Our client, a top 5 bank, is looking for a Law Clerk for a 12 month contract in Toronto. This is a hybrid role 2 days a week, Thursday's are mandated. There is a high possibility of contract extension.Pay rate: $31.43 - $34.36 / HourWorking Hours: Monday To Friday 9 to 5Advantages●Gain experience within a top 5 bank●Potential for contract extension●Earn a competitive rate within the industry●Hybrid role●Long term projectResponsibilitiesAs a Law Clerk, your duties will include but not limited to:●Preparing the Bank's annual information form, annual report on Form 40-F and management proxy circular.●Preparing the annual questionnaires for the Bank's directors and executive officers, including reviewing, disseminating, and analyzing the completed questionnaires.●Maintaining compliance with internal policies and procedures implemented to support compliance with securities regulatory obligations.●Managing the Shareholder Relations function of the Bank, including corresponding with shareholders and working with other internal stakeholders and the bank's external service providers to resolve inquiries.●Providing organizational and preparatory support for the Bank's annual shareholder meeting, including maintaining task lists and timetables; preparing documents for shareholders and regulators●Directing the Bank's Canadian and U.S. transfer agents on various matters.●Assisting with managing service provider relationships and accounts for the team, including preparing and managing budgets; reviewing, obtaining sign-off and paying all invoices; and reviewing service levels and terms.●Assisting with the preparation and delivery of materials, including memos, policies, for the company's board of directors and associated committees.●Assisting in reviewing and analyzing the impact on the Bank of new legislation and initiatives in securities regulation in Ontario, at the federal level, and internationally.●Assisting members of the Treasury and Corporate Securities Legal team with other duties as assigned.Qualifications●Law clerk experience - 5 years●Can work with confidential information●Work in a fast paced environment●Excellent communication skills●Strong attention to details●Post-secondary education at a university or community college. Being licensed as a paralegal, a law clerk designation or equivalent law clerk education would be an asset.●Experience as a securities or corporate law clerk at a major law firm or financial institution, including experience with SEDAR and EDGAR, would be an asset.●Knowledge of securities regulatory obligations for public companies would be an asset.●Highly organized and detail oriented with ability to manage and execute projects with multiple stakeholders under tight timeframes.●Exceptional communication skills (written/verbal) with the ability to tailor messaging to the audience are essential for this role.●Excellent judgment and unwavering integrity, showing discretion and maturity in handling sensitive and confidential matters.●A self-starter who is able to work independently, prioritize own workflow, and understands when to escalate issues, ensuring quality output and efficiency.●Ability to develop, maintain and build positive relationships with partners while demonstrating tact and diplomacy to impact and influence at all levels of the organization.●Strong technical proficiency with software applications (such as MS Office, Adobe Pro, etc.). Familiarity with TyMetrix would be an asset.●Interest in and ability to learn legal concepts and principles (Canadian Securities Course, and law clerk, securities law or similar experience, are preferred).●Previous project management experience is an asset.NICE TO HAVE●Corporate law clerk experience (rather than court experience)SummaryInterested in the Law Clerk role in Toronto? Apply online today!Candidates moving to the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted.Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.Randstad
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