Corporate/Commercial Law Clerk

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Job Title: Corporate/Commercial Law Clerk
Location: Mississauga, ON, Central Canada, Canada

Company: BASF - We Create Chemistry
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Now hiring! Corporate/Commercial Law Clerk

Mississauga, ON (Hybrid)

We are looking for a Corporate/Commercial Law Clerk to join our Legal team in Mississauga, ON.

Come create chemistry with us!

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Corporate/Commercial Law Clerk to join our Canadian Legal Team. Reporting to the Compliance and Governance Manager, this role will include corporate governance support for BASF's legal entities in Canada and provide contract and transactional support to the Canadian Legal Team. The successful candidate will work closely with the internal legal and tax team in Canada and the region as well as business stakeholders, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of legal operations across Canada.

As a Corporate/Commercial Law Clerk, you create chemistry by...

Providing corporate governance support, including, facilitating board meetings, preparing corporate resolutions, managing business registrations and maintaining corporate records and minute books.
Providing commercial legal support, including, performing due diligence and corporate entity searches, drafting and maintaining contract templates, and administering contract management systems.
Coordinating with external counsel and internal business and function teams.

If you have...

A law clerk diploma from an accredited college.
3 to 5 years of experience, in-house and/or private practice, that includes proficiency with a vast array of corporate/commercial matters, including preparing corporate resolutions, facilitating board meetings, managing business registrations, maintaining corporate records and minute books and administering corporate records management.
Excellent communication, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills. Strong business acumen; exemplary issue management skills.
Considerable skill and ability to handle many projects simultaneously, to manage multiple tight deadlines, and to prioritize effectively.
Proficiency in French (not required but considered an asset).

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. you@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you - the whole you - in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you'll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career. We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role.

About us

As the world's leading chemical company, we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

We constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp in 2025 as one of Canada's Top Employers for eleventh consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the twelfth year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact ta-canada@basf.com with the subject line "Recruitment Accommodation Request".

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Job Post Date: 07/23/25