Blaney McMurtry

Blaney McMurtry LLP is seeking a lawyer with 6-9 years of private practice experience to join our Commercial Litigation Practice Group. The candidate will expand their knowledge and experience in commercial insolvency and commercial tenancies law through assisting two partners with complex matters involving commercial insolvencies and commercial lease enforcement and operational issues, as well as independently handling their own files. The successful candidate will have: Familiarity with commercial insolvency and/or commercial leasing and real estate law with a strong desire to become more knowledgeable and experienced in these specialized practice areas Excellent advocacy skills with considerable experience appearing before various levels of court on complex commercial matters Strong drafting skills, with excellent attention to detail A superior work ethic and “client service” mentality Preference will be given to “hybrid” lawyers with both commercial litigation and transactional experience who wish to become proficient in the practice of commercial insolvency and commercial tenancies law. Interested candidates should send their applications (a cover letter and resume) by email to: Alva Orlando Professional Development & Research Partner aorlando@blaney.com We thank all candidates for their response, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Company: Blaney McMurtry LLP Location: Toronto, ON Type: Contract Description:   INTERMEDIATE CORPORATE LAW CLERK  1 YEAR+ CONTRACT Based in the heart of Toronto's financial district, Blaney McMurtry is one of Canada's premier law firms. Recognized and ranked as leaders in our field, it is in our DNA to deliver efficient, practical legal services to support our clients' businesses. We seek exceptional individual who take pride in their work and know the importance of excellent client service.      We have an opening for a Corporate Law Clerk with a minimum of 4 years of Corporate Services experience to join our busy, well-established Corporate Services Department team for a maternity leave coverage (1 year+). Candidates must have skills and experience in the following areas: Extensive knowledge of OBCA, CBCA, CIA, LP Act Incorporations, amendments, dissolutions, revivals, continuances, amalgamations (long and short forms) both provincial and federal, and  professional incorporations Re-organizations including s.85 rollovers Share provisions Minute book reviews and ratification/update of same Extra Provincial registrations and Extra Provincial Licences Corporate searching experience The candidate must also have the following: Ability to work independently with strong follow up skills Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills. Ability to work on multiple files with multiple lawyers Our online application will give you the option to apply to this role as a complete candidate – not just a resume. The application will assess your qualifications, personality traits and workplace preferences, and should take about 10–15 minutes to complete. It’s optional to do, and you will get a copy of your assessment when you’re done by logging into the application tool. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us with the “Need Help” button in the application. We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  Blaney McMurtry is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.   We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest.