We are hiring a new Associate Lawyer. If interested, you can apply here.
Job description
Blumbergs Professional Corporation, or Blumbergs, is a law firm in Toronto that focuses on charity and non-profit law. We are seeking an associate lawyer to join our firm. Our ideal candidate is diligent, detail-oriented, motivated and has an interest and preferably an involvement in the non-profit and charity sector. You can find out more about our firm by visiting www.CanadianCharitylaw.ca
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drafting corporate documents for incorporations, amendments, continuances and amalgamations for non-profits and charities
- Preparing charity applications with the CRA
- Drafting and reviewing corporate resolutions, by-laws, policies and contracts
- Providing advice to non-profits and charities on corporate governance, by-laws, regulatory compliance and regulatory filings
- Conducting legal research and drafting legal memoranda on charity and non-profit law issues such as fundraising, receipting, foreign activities, related business activities and transparency
- Assisting with informal risk reviews of clients
- Helping with educational programming, online courses, social media, and blogs for non-profits and charities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience and/or interest in charities and non-profits
- Knowledge of charity law and non-profit corporate law would be an asset but is not expected
- LLB/J.D. member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and licensed to practice law in Ontario
- Organized with attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Adept at the use of technology and prepared to work remotely
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Ability to work well in a team environment and independently
If you think you would be an excellent fit for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (if you have been called to the Ontario Bar within the last three years). Combining the cover letter, resume, and transcripts into one PDF would be ideal for uploading to the LinkedIn website, or you can email it to us.
If you have questions, you can email us at info@blumbergs.ca
We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Here is information on applying https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3982703933 You can apply through LinkedIn, or you can send an email with a cover letter, transcripts and resume to info@blumbergs.ca