Date Posted: September 13, 2024
Application Deadline: September 27, 2024
Location: Mississauga, ON
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Hybrid
Headquartered in New Glasgow, NS, Crombie is an integrity-driven, caring, and purpose-built organization. It’s why we’ve been voted one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers year after year. Here are a few more reasons why we all love where we work:
- Flexible, hybrid work schedules and locations;
- Funding assistance for professional dues and furthering education;
- An on-site fitness facility, or subsidized fitness centre memberships;
- Corporate discount rates;
- Professional development programs to help you grow and succeed; and
- A strong, diverse culture that promotes thought leadership and interdepartmental collaboration.
There’s no such thing as a perfect candidate. You don’t need 100% of the listed qualifications to add incredible value to our team. If you feel energized thinking about what you could accomplish here, we would love to hear from you.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Crombie values diversity, and is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative culture that is free of barriers, increases equity, and drives stronger business results. We encourage and invite candidates to self-identify on your resume if you are a member from one of the following groups: Members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, women, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you by contacting us at talent@crombie.ca.
Who we are
As one of Canada’s leading REITs, we build spaces that will shape communities and have a lasting impact for generations. Supported by a solid foundation and focused value creation, Crombie is positioned to deliver consistent results and generate long-term sustainable growth.
You’ll join a team of values-driven, caring colleagues. We collaborate, find solutions, and cheer each other on. Our winning culture is rooted in our values: outperform expectations, embody integrity, care passionately, deliver excellence together, and empower one another.
We care for our employees, we support flexible work, compensate with great benefits, and work with you to help meet your career goals. Learn more about us at crombie.ca.
Position Summary
Based out of Mississauga, the Corporate Law Clerk advises the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and Executive leadership team and provides professional and legal support by managing corporate records, supporting the management and logistics for Crombie’s Board of Trustees, assisting with legal research, ensuring compliance under relevant laws, and ensuring requirements of regulatory authorities, proxy advisors, and key stakeholder groups are met. Additional duties of the Corporate Law Clerk include but are not limited to:
- Advises the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and Executive leadership team to ensure the organization follows all relevant best practices, governing structures, and regulations.
- Supports management, logistics and advanced planning for Crombie’s Board of Trustees, Board and Committee meetings, and the Executive leadership team, ensuring proper procedures are followed before, during, and after board meetings, and liaising with the Board Chair, Trustees, and Executive leadership team as required.
- Attends and records the minutes of all board and committee meetings, disseminating materials and action items as appropriate to drive accountability and transparency while mitigating risk.
- Supports completion of board evaluation processes and ensures strong corporate compliance and awareness of proxy advisor requirements.
- Maintains, organizes, and disseminates key documents and records, including accountability for record management, to ensure accuracy and alignment to regulatory standards at all times.
- Aids with the drafting, reviewing, and dissemination of key disclosure documents and reporting requirements for a publicly traded organization (e.g., Management Information Circular).
- Helps prepare reports, briefing materials, Board pre-read materials, corporate internal communications, including proxy statements and notices for annual general meeting, corporate policies, as well as other legal and business communications.
- Liaises with internal departments, external legal counsel, proxy advisors, and regulatory agencies to ensure robust corporate governance and compliance.
- Keeps abreast of and advises on legislative changes affecting the REIT’s business environment, regularly conducting research on various issues related to real estate, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Engages across all levels of the organization to create and promote a safe and respectful work environment.
- Other special projects and tasks as assigned.
The profile we are looking for
- A diploma or degree in Law, Paralegal, Business Administration, Governance, or a related field.
- At least three (3) years’ experience in a public, corporate and/or commercial real estate setting.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance and law.
- Previous experience in Board administration and logistics.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and negotiation skills to effectively manage governance, compliance, and stakeholder relations.
- Proficient in legal research and writing.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal research tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of professionalism and integrity.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Travel required.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume:
To: talent@crombie.ca
Subject: Corporate Law Clerk, Mississauga
Crombie offers competitive compensation packages tailored to each role. External salary estimate websites are not affiliated with us and are not monitored for accuracy. Specific compensation details will be discussed with selected candidates during the recruitment process. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Crombie thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.