Description :
Our client is a full-service, results-based BC law firm, centrally located in the Greater Vancouver area and well situated to meet the needs of a diverse range of businesses, individuals, and institutional clients.
Our client believes trust is the foundation of every good client relationship it is one of the pillars of their client service experience together with a results-based focus.
They are conveniently located in the Central City Tower accessible by sky train in downtown Surrey, one of the fastest growing business communities.
They value a firm culture that fosters collegiality and respect for everyone on the team while rewarding individual initiative, responsibility, and creativity.
About the role :
They are seeking a Corporate Commercial Lending Senior Legal Administrative Assistant to work with a group of busy solicitors.
The successful candidate will be involved in corporate-commercial and commercial lending files from start to finish.
Duties include :
- Assisting with complex business acquisitions and divestitures (share, asset and hybrid transactions)
- Assisting with commercial lending / borrowing files ranging from simple to complex and some second mortgage transactions
- Assisting with drafting and review of various contracts, shareholders’ agreement, commercial leases, and other business contracts
- Preparing transaction closing documents
- Managing multiple files and closings for various transactions, preparing reporting books, invoices, etc.
- Managing lawyer calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating workflow to ensure file flows smoothly
About you :
- Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution
- Minimum of 8 years of direct working experience with a focus on corporate-commercial and commercial lending
- Familiarity with LTO and PPR documents, registrations, and procedure
- Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain professionalism
- A desire to be involved in the entire transaction from start to finish, to work independently while maintaining extensive contact with the partner and client, and to handle high-volume in a fast-paced environment
What they offer and why it is great to work on their team :
- Competitive compensation up to 83k per annum, dependent on experience
- A comprehensive benefit package
- Pension plan after 2 years of continuous employment
- Professional development allowance and amazing opportunities for personal growth and development
- A $ annual health spending account
- A generous vacation allotment
- Sick and personal days
- Monthly social events
- Various discounts are offered in Central City mall, right below their office
- A supportive team of coworkers to work alongside each day