Position Overview:
Located in downtown Toronto, Garfinkle Biderman LLP is a cohesive, efficient, and forward-thinking law firm, powered by a team of lawyers specializing in a wide range of practice areas.
We are currently seeking a Securities Law Clerk who is organized, detail-oriented and demonstrates strong communication skills as well as professionalism to join our team.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals and gain direct experience in a dynamic and challenging legal environment.
Responsibilities include, among others:
- Draft legal materials for prospectus offerings.
- Draft brokered/non-brokered private placement financings documents (i.e., subscription agreements, control document, press releases, material change reports) including post-closing filings as required (i.e., report of exempt distributions, SEDI insider reports)
- Draft and file disclosure documents on SEDAR+ (i.e., early warning reports, management proxy materials, notice of meeting and record dates)
- Prepare and complete stock exchange, SEDAR+, SEDI and NRD filings as required.
- Conduct searches of public company information on SEDAR+.
- Support all aspects of securities registrations and filings.
- Track critical dates and initiate follow-up action.
- Update minute book information and filings for reporting.
- Advise on filing fee and participation fee calculations and filings.
- Liaise with clients, accountants, lawyers and regulators by telephone and in person to take instructions and obtain information, and reporting on status of matters.
Qualifications
- 1+ years experience as a Securities law clerk
- Law Clerk or equivalent degree/diploma
- Proficiency working with SEDAR, Corplink, Disclosure net
- Knowledge of Canadian securities law and corporate law
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and project management skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Benefits:
- Dental Care
- Extended Health care
- Life insurance
- Long term disability insurance
- Annual RSP benefit
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- Paid time off
- Casual Dress
- Company Events
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Commensurate with experience
We thank all applicants for their interest in this role, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-08-15