CorporateCommercial Law Clerk

About Us

We are one of the worlds largest owners operators and developers of renewable power with $102 billion of power assets under management. Our portfolio of hydropower wind utility-scale solar distributed generation and storage assets extends across North America South America Europe India and China totaling almost 33000 megawatts of capacity and over 7000 generating facilities globally.

Come Join Us

We attract and retain high-performing individuals who are interested in making an impact driving meaningful change and being part of a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Join a purpose driven winning team committed to results in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Together we contribute to the success of one of the fastest growing and largest publicly traded pure play renewable power platforms in the world while supporting decarbonization and greater energy sustainability to facilitate the global transition to a net-zero.

Working here you will enjoy:

Your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful personalized ways including a competitive salary bonus structure a health benefits program and defined contribution pension plan.
• Our spaces are open dynamic and collaborative giving you access to different businesses and teams. For your wellbeing our building is equipped with a modern gym bike storage and healthy snacks and drinks.
• We cultivate a culture where we invest in your growth and development.

About the Role

We are seeking a Corporate/Commercial Law Clerk to join our growing team at the Gatineau office. The Law Clerk will support lawyers on complex transactions including project finance and M&A maintain legal entities across Canada and the United States and assist other teams in legal matters. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growth-oriented organization and work in the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

Project Finance & M&A Transactions

• Assisting internal legal counsel with due diligence including: gathering reviewing and summarizing information; managing virtual data rooms; preparing agreement schedules and responding to counterparty inquiries;
• Interacting with various internal business unit(s) and outside counsel as required in managing and advancing the transaction;
• Drafting and working with outside counsel to review resolutions regulatory filings and other corporate closing documents such as officers certificates; and
• Coordinating deliverables for closings and dealing with post-closing matters.

Corporate Activities

• Managing legal entities and records including upkeep of corporate databases and organizational charts;
• Supporting on corporate reorganizations and special projects by liaising with internal teams and external counsel as necessary preparing closing agendas drafting documents and coordinating deliverables for closings;
• Maintaining minute books and corporate entity database for Canadian and U.S. entities creation/dissolution of entities preparing various resolutions (annual resolutions dividends capital contributions transfer of interests special approvals etc.) completing corporate filings;
• Researching and analyzing corporate law matters;
• Coordinating director & officer slate changes and draft necessary corporate and regulatory documents;
• Supporting documentation of flow of funds including capital contributions dividends return of capital contributions dividends etc.
• Assisting with preparing meeting materials including preparation of notices agendas resolutions; and
• Assisting treasury and capital markets teams with banks accounts and KYC requests and requirements.

Operational and other business matters

• Assisting internal legal counsel with various operational matters handled by the BRNA legal group such as contract review & drafting legal research and policy drafting and implementation;
• Developing and maintaining procedures for contractual regulatory and legislative compliance tracking and monitoring;
• Assisting with development and maintenance of corporate precedents;
• Providing recommendations and solutions following review and analysis of legal documents.

Knowledge and Experience Required

• Law Clerk diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years experience supporting lawyers on corporate/commercial matters including M&A and financing transactions ideally in a fast-paced law firm or in-house legal environment.
• Strong legal drafting skills and proven ability to manage corporate matters such as entity maintenance regulatory filings and transaction closings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective at planning time management and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Self-motivated team player and resourceful with a proactive approach to work and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Brookfield embraces and promotes the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races ethnic origins religions abilities sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions. We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process upon request. If contacted to proceed to the recruitment process please advise us if you require any accommodation.

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