Careers

Garfinkle Biderman is a full-service firm providing corporate and commercial, securities, real estate and development, franchise, employment, construction, and commercial and general civil litigation. We partner with individuals, institutions, and businesses of all sizes to achieve their legal objectives.

A career with Garfinkle Biderman is an exciting opportunity to join a firm of high professional standing. We are located in the heart of downtown Toronto, connected to the King subway station and in close proximity to Union Station.

We welcome interest in the following roles:
  • Associate lawyers
  • Articling students
  • Corporate clerks
  • Administrative staff

Please forward expressions of interest to careers@garfinkle.com.

Summary:

We are currently seeking a Junior level Securities Law Clerk who is organized, detail-oriented and demonstrates strong communication skills as well as professionalism to join our team.

Responsibilities include, among others:

  • Draft legal materials for prospectus offerings.
  • Draft brokered/non-brokered private placement financings documents (i.e., subscription agreements, control document, press releases, material change reports) including post-closing filings as required (i.e., report of exempt distributions, SEDI insider reports)
  • Draft and file disclosure documents on SEDAR+ (i.e., early warning reports, management proxy materials, notice of meeting and record dates)
  • Prepare and complete stock exchange, SEDAR+, SEDI and NRD filings as required.
  • Conduct searches of public company information on SEDAR+.
  • Support all aspects of securities registrations and filings.
  • Track critical dates and initiate follow-up action.
  • Update minute book information and filings for reporting.
  • Advise on filing fee and participation fee calculations and filings.
  • Liaise with clients, accountants, lawyers and regulators by telephone and in person to take instructions and obtain information, and reporting on status of matters.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 0-2 years experience as a Securities law clerk
  • Law Clerk or equivalent degree/diploma
  • Proficiency working with SEDAR, Corplink, Disclosure net
  • Knowledge of Canadian securities law and corporate law
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and project management skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

Benefits:

  • Dental Care
  • Extended Health care
  • Life insurance
  • Long term disability insurance
  • Annual RSP benefit
  • Annual Bonus Eligibility
  • Paid time off
  • Casual Dress
  • Company Events

We thank all applicants for their interest in this role, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and compensation expectations to careers@garfinkle.com.