Robert Half is partnering with a well respected law firm that's looking to add a Senior Law Clerk to their downtown Ottawa office. This is a full-time/permanent role working on site.

Advantages:

-Salary (80-85K)

-Full benefits + pension

-3/4 weeks vacation based on experience

-Parking cost covered + gym membership

-Closed between Christmas/New Years

-Excellent team & culture

Responsibilities:

• Conduct title investigations, off-title reviews, and municipal search analysis using applicable land registry platforms and related research tools.

• Prepare and revise legal documents for commercial property matters, including purchase and sale agreements, transfer documents, financing registrations, affidavits, and requisition materials.

• Support leasing files by drafting, reviewing, and arranging registration of lease documents, notices, and preliminary offer materials for commercial tenancies.

• Oversee closing activities by coordinating funds, tracking completion steps, compiling closing documentation, and preparing post-closing reporting packages.

• Maintain corporate records by organizing minute books and ensuring legal entities remain current and properly documented.

• Complete corporate filings such as incorporations, amendments, amalgamations, and registrations required for entities operating across jurisdictions.

• Draft resolutions, share-related documents, and transaction materials for reorganizations, asset transfers, and share purchase or sale matters.

• Communicate effectively with clients, lenders, title insurers, and government or municipal offices to move files forward and resolve outstanding issues.

• Monitor key dates, conditions, and follow-up requirements to keep matters on schedule and support compliance obligations.

• Assist with file administration by opening and closing matters, recording disbursements, and contributing to billing preparation and invoice-related tasks.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a law clerk role with strong exposure to commercial real estate and corporate law files.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and manage legal documentation related to property transactions, leasing matters, and corporate record maintenance.

• Proficiency with land registry and title search systems, including platforms commonly used in Ontario such as Teraview.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, maintain accurate records, and handle multiple active files simultaneously.

• Experience supporting billing processes, tracking disbursements, and performing detail-focused administrative and data entry tasks.

• Advanced attention to detail and sound judgment when reviewing legal information, filings, and transactional documentation.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard office software used for file tracking, reporting, and administrative support.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with clients, financial institutions, insurers, and public offices.

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