Corporate Law Clerk (Marketing)

Our client, manufacturer of cosmetics, pharmaceutical, & cleaning products in North America, is looking for a law clerk to join their legal team at the corporate office in Concord. The law clerk will be assiting the business mainly with advertising/marketing matters as a first level of interface with the marketing teams. This role requires a substantial amount of autonomy, performing legal work related to advertising and marketing issues. 

Permanent Full-time Role

Salary Range: $65K-$75K

Location: Concord, ON

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support on a wide range of advertising and marketing law matters
• Review and guidance on a variety of marketing matters such as consumer facing materials in respect to compliance with legislation, industry standards and internal policies
• Working with relevant stakeholders as needed
• Draft and review simple or standard form legal disclaimers, contest rules, sponsorship arrangements, etc.
• Provide guidance directly to clients on aspects of compliance and execution
• Assist with development of training materials, resources and presentations for our business’ marketing teams on relevant topics, and assist with the maintenance of the legal advertising review process
• Manage the maintenance and assist with prosecution of the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including coordination with the business and external counsel
• Facilitate powers of attorney and handling of documents for foreign prosecution needs
• Assist with the company’s Corporate Secretary matters, including preparing resolutions, minute book maintenance, and coordination with directors, officers and global counsel
• Provide assistance and support to colleagues on the legal team with respect to various advertising, marketing and corporate secretary matters
• Work with the legal team and our business’ marketing teams on special projects and major marketing initiatives as needed

Skills and Qualifications:

• Self-starter, possesses the ability to plan, organize and prioritize job tasks in order to meet tight deadlines and willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Attention to detail and the ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 
• Strong organizational and time management skills, verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and professional presentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe, Visio, IP portfolio management and corporate secretarial database software

Education/Experience:

• Law Clerk Diploma or Paralegal Certification
• 5-10 years of experience in advertising and marketing law, at a law firm or in-house legal department
• Experience with preparation and/or maintenance of corporate records is beneficial
• Experience preparing and editing legal documents and correspondence

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your resume to resume@gc-employment.com with subject "Corporate Law Clerk_Concord"