Corporate Paralegal
About the Role :
This is an opportunity to join a progressive people-first law firm that believes excellent legal work and a genuinely great workplace can - and should - coexist. The firm is known for rethinking how legal services are delivered prioritizing collaboration efficiency and a culture where individuals are encouraged to be themselves.
As a Corporate Services Paralegal you will play a key role in supporting lawyers across the Corporate Group Business Law & Transactions Group and Indigenous Law Group. Youll be trusted with meaningful complex work and encouraged to contribute ideas that improve systems workflows and client experience.
While the firm supports a hybrid work environment this role requires regular in-office presence to support collaboration and team-based work.
Key Responsibilities :
You will be responsible for preparing managing and maintaining corporate legal documentation for a wide range of entities including BC federal and not-for-profit organizations. Your work will include :
- Reorganizations including tax-driven transactions and capital alterations
- Incorporations organizations amalgamations and continuations
- Extra-provincial and DBA registrations
- Dissolutions wind-ups and restorations
- Declarations of dividends and bonuses
- Share transactions including issuances transfers redemptions repurchases and transmissions
- Corporate due diligence reviews and preparation of rectification documentation
- Director and officer changes name changes and registered / records office updates
- Responding to ad hoc client and lawyer requests
- Establishing maintaining and updating files databases records and corporate minute books
Preferred experience :
Real estate matters including commercial financings conveyances LTSA registrations and real estate development workAbout You :
While training and support will be provided you naturally bring the following qualities :
Confident : You communicate clearly and assertively ask questions when needed and are comfortable suggesting improvements and holding others accountable.High-performing : You take ownership of outcomes stay one step ahead and thrive in an organized proactive work style.Supportive : You enjoy helping others succeed by anticipating needs building systems and improving processes.Curious : You are eager to learn understand the bigger picture and continuously develop your skills.Detail-oriented : You take pride in precision proofreading and producing clean professional work.Flexible : You adapt well to change manage stress effectively and step in when teammates need support.Tech-savvy : You enjoy mastering tools exploring automation and finding smarter ways to work.Qualifications : Ideally you bring :
A Paralegal Diploma or Certificate (preferred but not required)A minimum of 5 years experience as a Corporate Services Paralegal or an equivalent combination of education training and experienceStrong knowledge of :BC Business Corporations Act
BC Societies ActBC Partnership ActCanada Business Corporations ActCanada Not-for-profit Corporations ActExperience drafting processing and filing corporate legal documentsHigh proficiency with technology including :Microsoft Word and Excel
ALF DocuSign NetDocuments PCLawBC Registry online applicationsCorporations Canada online filingsWhy You Should Join :
People-first culture : This is not a traditional law firm environment. The firm values personality individuality and balance just as much as performance.Purpose-driven work : Youll work with clients whose values align with the firms allowing you to feel proud of the work you do and the impact it creates.Growth-oriented team : The Corporate Services Team is expanding and deeply invested in learning collaboration and continuous improvement.Autonomy and trust : Youll be empowered to take ownership of your work suggest better ways of doing things and actively shape how processes evolve.Supportive leadership : Training tools and guidance are provided but micromanagement is not part of the culture.Competitive rewards : In addition to a strong base salary the firm offers a generous bonus program fully employer-paid benefits and additional perks.Compensation & Benefits :
Estimated salary range : CAD $80000 $110000 based on experienceIndividual compensation is determined by market conditions job-related skills experience and educationThe range reflects base salary only and does not include :Competitive bonus program
100% employer-paid benefitsAdditional firm perksKey Skills
Legal Drafting,Proofreading,Google Docs,Organizational skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Case Management,Legal Research,Research Experience,Paralegal,Filing,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1