Established in 1948, Garfinkle Biderman LLP is a cohesive, efficient, and forward-thinking law firm, powered by a team of lawyers specializing in a wide range of practice areas. We are currently seeking a mid-level commercial litigation associate with large firm experience to join our busy and growing litigation team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4-8 years of well-rounded commercial litigation experience in a broad variety of areas including commercial litigation, commercial insurance claims, mortgage enforcement or construction claims. Candidates with strong property dispute and insolvency/receivership experience are preferred.

The successful candidate will have experience handling matters independently and enjoy working with a larger team on more complex matters.

Garfinkle Biderman LLP provides an environment that offers excellent opportunities to learn and grow while ensuring good work/life balance.

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

Position Overview:

Located in downtown Toronto, Garfinkle Biderman LLP is a cohesive, efficient, and forward-thinking law firm, powered by a team of lawyers specializing in a wide range of practice areas.

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

This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals and gain direct experience in a dynamic and challenging legal environment.

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 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

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