Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Corporate & Real Estate Law

TAAG Law is a progressive, modern firm with a national practice, including real estate closings in both Ontario and Alberta. Our work is focused on supporting entrepreneurs and investors, helping them structure their business and personal affairs to minimize legal and tax exposure. We marry Bay Street with Main Street, offering high-calibre services while nurturing long-term, meaningful client relationships. Our wide-ranging services and the complex needs of our clients provide our team with exposure to unique and evolving legal matters, encouraging ongoing professional growth. As a tech-enabled firm, we embrace modern tools and support work-life balanceteam members are only expected to attend the office for essential meetings and closings.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Corporate & Real Estate Law Clerk to join our Ottawa team. This position is perfect for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who excels in a flexible, tech-enabled environment. You will play a key role in supporting our corporate and real estate teams, facilitating complex transactions, and ensuring exceptional client service. We are seeking candidates with 25 years of relevant experience to contribute their expertise to our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support TAAG Laws corporate and real estate teams.
• Coordinate and conduct due diligence for real estate and M&A closings.
• Maintain corporate minute books and prepare annual return filings.
• Draft engagement letters and manage client onboarding.
• Assist with the execution of wills and powers of attorney.
• Support client and file management, including compliance-related tasks.

Required Skills:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Accountable, proactive, and independent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• English proficiency (required); French proficiency (an asset).
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Teraview (asset).
• Familiarity with Clio (asset).
• Working knowledge of title review and mortgage processing (asset).
• Commercial real estate conveyancing experience (asset).

Preferred Experience (some or all):

• Corporate record and minute book management.
• Real estate and M&A closing support.
• Client onboarding and file management.
• Assisting with securities filings.

Perks at TAAG Law:

• Opportunity to work remotely, up to 5 days per week.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Option to work as an Independent Contractor, if eligible.

Why Join Us?

• Gain experience across a variety of challenging legal matters.
• Thrive in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
• Enjoy competitive compensation along with flexibility.

Apply Today!

If you are interested to apply, please submit your resume to Human Resources at [email protected]

TAAG is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.