Law Clerk

Law Clerk

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: 5050 Satellite Drive, Mississauga, ON (Hybrid)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per year

Get To Know Us!

ERCO Worldwide’s century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more! It’s our goal to make everyone’s lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.

Our Vision (What we aspire to achieve)

To be the trusted partner for safe, innovative chemical solutions that improve everyday life and advance sustainability.

Our Mission (What we do and for whom)

We deliver sustainable, innovative chemical solutions driven by a steadfast commitment to safety, exceptional service, and continuous improvement, rooted in a culture of care that fosters lasting value for our people, customers, and the communities we serve.

Our Values (The beliefs, principles and practices that drive our organization)

Safety First - We prioritize safety, protecting our people, customers, communities and the environment.

Do the Right Thing - We are guided by honesty, integrity, and accountability which influence our decisions and actions on behalf of our stakeholders.

Together, We Thrive - We foster a respectful, open, and inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives, people grow together, and teams celebrate each other's successes.

Performance with Purpose - We achieve results by empowering employees and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring positive impact and long-term success.

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Join The Team:

ERCO Worldwide is looking for a Law Clerk to join our Legal team! You’ll support our General Counsel, the two other lawyers in our Legal Department, and our Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The role combines two areas: Corporate and Board work and contracts and legal operations.

The Role:

Corporate and Board Work:

• Maintaining the minute books (including drafting annual resolutions) and ensuring corporate registrations are kept up to date
• Coordinating Board meetings, from scheduling and logistics to preparing and distributing notices, agendas and board books
• Liaising with the CEO, General Counsel, executive leadership, Finance and external auditors on Board materials, and assisting with minutes, resolutions and certifications

Contracts and Legal Operations:

• Preparing and reviewing correspondence and routine agreements, including liaising with others to obtain the information needed for drafting
• Preparing blacklines and final agreements for execution
• Supporting the administration and ongoing development of Legal’s AI-enabled contract lifecycle management platform, including maintaining contract templates and workflows, assisting business users, and managing the contract repository
• Managing Legal Department filing, tracking systems, and processes
• Processing invoices for payment through Coupa
• Assisting with trademark and patent registrations and renewals, insurance portfolio renewals and certificates of insurance, and business visa applications.
• Supporting the lawyers with legal research, other legal work and projects, as required.

The Person:

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma is required
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment by prioritizing, multitasking, and staying practical
• Attention to detail is a must
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Litera, and comfort learning new software, including the ability to administer a contract management platform (maintaining templates and workflows, managing the repository, and helping users troubleshoot)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Membership in the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) or a Paralegal (P1) licence with the Law Society of Ontario is an asset

The Value You Bring:

• Strong health and safety mindset
• Strong relationship builder – collaborative, team-builder
• Focused and results driven, transparent, and articulate
• Drives continuous improvement
• Resilient – can adapt to changing environments/technology
• Proactive – takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational

What you’ll love about us!

Competitive Benefits:

We take pride in providing our employees with a competitive compensation package to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Company Paid Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1
• Health Care/Wellness Spending Account
• Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Company Pension Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave support with top up option

Developmental Opportunity:

At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes, but with our employees too! We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets!

AI in Recruitment

ERCO Worldwide does not use AI-enabled tools to screen, assess, rank or select candidates in our recruitment process. Our hiring teams make all hiring decisions.

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs. This job opening is legitimate and is for an existing vacancy!

Get to know us more by visiting our website and LinkedIn page!

Applicants are kindly requested not to call or visit our facilities regarding employment opportunities. All applications must be submitted online or via email. For further inquiries, please contact our HR team at [email protected].