Law Clerk

The decision to join a company is a big one. We have opportunities for hard working, energetic and reliable people just like you.

Location: 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario

Work model: Minimum 3 days in the office per week

George Weston Limited (“GWL”) is a Canadian public company, founded in 1882. GWL’s portfolio of companies includes Loblaw Companies Limited and Shoppers Drug Mart, representing Canada’s largest food and drug retail businesses, and Choice Properties REIT which is Canada’s preeminent diversified real estate investment trust. Choice Properties REIT owns over 700 high quality commercial and residential properties across Canada, and with over 2,500 stores, Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart retail operations reach most Canadians, serving their everyday food, health, and wellness needs. Through this group of companies, GWL owns and operates several iconic Canadian brands, including Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart, President’s Choice, No Name, Life, Joe Fresh, Quo, PC Financial and T&T Supermarket.

As a team of nearly 100 legal professionals across the country, the Weston Legal Group comprises colleagues at George Weston, Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart, PC Financial and Choice Properties. The Weston Legal Group offers challenging work, meaningful development opportunities, and actively supports career progression within the broader legal department and other areas of our businesses.

At the Weston group of companies, our core values and culture guide our decision making. These core values best come to life when people are authentic, build trust and make connections. We approach every day with personal accountability and commitment, and we act with integrity, respect and openness. We lead together through innovation and superior performance.

We strive to make our workplace a welcoming and inclusive place for people of all orientations, genders, ethnicities and ages, because we believe that respecting each other is central to making the Weston group of companies a great place to work. 

Role:  

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Legal of George Weston, the Law Clerk will be part of a high-energy team that is responsible for entity management services for a large portfolio of domestic and international legal entities and assists with corporate transactions, securities law compliance and continuous disclosure requirements. The Law Clerk will work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including senior executives.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare routine minute book documentation, update and maintain electronic minute books and the corporate records database (GEMS) for the Weston Group’s portfolio of Canadian and international entities.
• Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation relating to incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations and dissolutions and other corporate transactions, particularly under the OBCA and CBCA.
• Prepare and file annual returns, business name, partnership, and limited partnership registrations.
• Prepare corporate structure charts to accurately identify voting and participating interests
• Conduct minute book reviews and rectify deficiencies.
• Assist with transactions, including reorganizations, acquisitions, divestitures and financing matters.
• Ensure corporate documents and practices are in compliance with relevant statutory requirements.
• Be involved in a variety of special projects.
• Effectively liaise with the legal team, along with various internal and external stakeholders; engage with external corporate counsel and extra-provincial/international agents, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum four (4) years’ experience as a corporate law clerk within a law firm, financial institution or publicly traded company.
• Completion of law clerk program recognized by the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable statutes (for example, CBCA, OBCA, and partnership and business name registration statutes).
• Experience with limited partnerships and trusts or a real estate focused institution is an asset
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, corporate database systems (GEMS preferred), Visio, OnCorp/E-Core and online regulatory filing processes.
• Positive attitude with superior verbal and written communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality are critical.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Unique opportunity to join a progressive and dynamic team with a proven industry leader.
• Ongoing opportunities for learning and career development within the Weston companies.
• Dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Employee share ownership program and pension plan.
• Continuous learning through development reimbursement.
• Summer hours.
• Business-casual attire / dress for your day.
• Strong culture of diversity, equity and inclusivity.
• Commitment to community support, volunteerism and sustainability.
• Recognition and social events.

George Weston Limited recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Number of Openings

1

Location:

22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2S7

The decision to join a company is a big one. We have opportunities for hard working, energetic and reliable people just like you.

Law Clerk

Location: 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario

Work model: Minimum 3 days in the office per week

George Weston Limited (“GWL”) is a Canadian public company, founded in 1882. GWL’s portfolio of companies includes Loblaw Companies Limited and Shoppers Drug Mart, representing Canada’s largest food and drug retail businesses, and Choice Properties REIT which is Canada’s preeminent diversified real estate investment trust. Choice Properties REIT owns over 700 high quality commercial and residential properties across Canada, and with over 2,500 stores, Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart retail operations reach most Canadians, serving their everyday food, health, and wellness needs. Through this group of companies, GWL owns and operates several iconic Canadian brands, including Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart, President’s Choice, No Name, Life, Joe Fresh, Quo, PC Financial and T&T Supermarket.

As a team of nearly 100 legal professionals across the country, the Weston Legal Group comprises colleagues at George Weston, Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart, PC Financial and Choice Properties. The Weston Legal Group offers challenging work, meaningful development opportunities, and actively supports career progression within the broader legal department and other areas of our businesses.

At the Weston group of companies, our core values and culture guide our decision making. These core values best come to life when people are authentic, build trust and make connections. We approach every day with personal accountability and commitment, and we act with integrity, respect and openness. We lead together through innovation and superior performance.

We strive to make our workplace a welcoming and inclusive place for people of all orientations, genders, ethnicities and ages, because we believe that respecting each other is central to making the Weston group of companies a great place to work. 

Role:  

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Legal of George Weston, the Law Clerk will be part of a high-energy team that is responsible for entity management services for a large portfolio of domestic and international legal entities and assists with corporate transactions, securities law compliance and continuous disclosure requirements. The Law Clerk will work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including senior executives.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare routine minute book documentation, update and maintain electronic minute books and the corporate records database (GEMS) for the Weston Group’s portfolio of Canadian and international entities.
• Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation relating to incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations and dissolutions and other corporate transactions, particularly under the OBCA and CBCA.
• Prepare and file annual returns, business name, partnership, and limited partnership registrations.
• Prepare corporate structure charts to accurately identify voting and participating interests
• Conduct minute book reviews and rectify deficiencies.
• Assist with transactions, including reorganizations, acquisitions, divestitures and financing matters.
• Ensure corporate documents and practices are in compliance with relevant statutory requirements.
• Be involved in a variety of special projects.
• Effectively liaise with the legal team, along with various internal and external stakeholders; engage with external corporate counsel and extra-provincial/international agents, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum four (4) years’ experience as a corporate law clerk within a law firm, financial institution or publicly traded company.
• Completion of law clerk program recognized by the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable statutes (for example, CBCA, OBCA, and partnership and business name registration statutes).
• Experience with limited partnerships and trusts or a real estate focused institution is an asset
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, corporate database systems (GEMS preferred), Visio, OnCorp/E-Core and online regulatory filing processes.
• Positive attitude with superior verbal and written communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality are critical.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Unique opportunity to join a progressive and dynamic team with a proven industry leader.
• Ongoing opportunities for learning and career development within the Weston companies.
• Dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Employee share ownership program and pension plan.
• Continuous learning through development reimbursement.
• Summer hours.
• Business-casual attire / dress for your day.
• Strong culture of diversity, equity and inclusivity.
• Commitment to community support, volunteerism and sustainability.
• Recognition and social events.

George Weston Limited recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Number of Openings

1

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George Weston Limited (“GWL”) is a major Canadian public company, representing Canada’s largest food and drug retail businesses through its control of Loblaw Companies Limited (“Loblaw”) and the acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart.

With over 2,300 stores, the retail operations reach most Canadians serving their everyday food, health and wellness needs. Through Weston Foods, GWL is one of Canada’s leading bakers, offering a wide selection of fresh and frozen products to the North American market.

GWL also controls one of Canada’s largest REITs, Choice Properties REIT. With over 200,000 employees, GWL is Canada's largest private sector employer.

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