Senior Corporate Law Clerk

Legal Toronto, ON


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Location:

Toronto, Ontario – Hybrid (3 days/week in office)

Company:

Mattamy Asset Management

Department:

Legal

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Reports to:

SVP, Secretary & General Counsel

 

At Mattamy Asset Management (MAM), everyone has an important role to play in our shared success. Developing thoughtfully planned communities is complex work and our diverse teams come together to deliver on that mission in every aspect. We are thoughtful planners, precise project managers and practiced subject matter experts. And in each area of our evolving business, we are trusted to drive results. Here, your opinion will be invited, and your contributions will count. You’ll be surrounded by caring people who encourage you to be exactly who you are. You’ll grow in your area of expertise, learning alongside committed colleagues. With a relentless focus on industry leadership and a deep commitment to sustainability, we’ve got big plans for the future – and for you.

 

Learn more about what makes working at Mattamy special and our award-winning culture.

 

What we offer

The Senior Corporate Law Clerk will support the Legal team based in Ontario. This role includes performing corporate maintenance and coordinating with external law firms in respect of same; reviewing and drafting a variety of contracts, resolutions, real estate related documentation, and other documents of a commercial nature; assisting with regulatory matters; and, performing corporate governance work. This work will be done under the supervision of a lawyer and other professionals. The incumbent is also responsible for providing occasional administrative support to the SVP, Secretary & General Counsel and the extended Legal team.

 

What you’ll do

  • Assist in managing the corporate governance and corporate maintenance of the Mattamy group of companies, including the coordination with external law firms who undertake such work
  • Review and/or draft a variety of standard contracts and resolutions for Mattamy Asset Management and Mattamy Homes Canada
  • Assist with regulatory compliance programs, transactions, and special projects
  • Assist with litigation discovery requests, KYC requests, and other filings
  • Formatting, transmitting and processing documents through Docusign and Diligent
  • Providing administrative assistance to the SVP, Secretary & General Counsel and other legal staff

What you bring

  • 8+ years’ experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department in a corporate/commercial role
  • Post-Secondary education and completion of a law clerk or paralegal program
  • Strong desire/ability to learn and pursue personal growth
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate, demonstrate diplomacy, and interact well with others
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize and multitask
  • Strong computer skills
     

Bonus points

  • Real estate and/or litigation management experience

 

We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that submit button and apply! It’s okay if you don’t have 100% of the requirements. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll help you learn and grow.

 

Who we are

Mattamy Asset Management (MAM) is the parent company of Mattamy Homes Canada and Mattamy Homes U.S., which together make up the largest privately held homebuilding platform in North America.

 

Be yourself. We want it that way.

At Mattamy, we're passionate ab​​out creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.  Diversity and inclusion are important to the work we do to support our homebuyers, colleagues, and communities. From how we build our teams to cultivating our leaders, we're on a journey toward a welcoming, barrier-free culture for everyone. ​​​​

 

Mattamy Asset Management is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.

 

Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.

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