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Corporate Paralegal

Manage sophisticated corporate and tax-driven transactions, including M&A, reorganizations, and financings from instruction to closing. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting corporate record reviews, and mentoring junior paralegals.

  • Hybrid
  • Edmonton, AB
  • Posted Aug 11, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 10, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Senior Corporate M&A Paralegal | Edmonton, Alberta We are partnering with a highly respected national law firm to recruit an accomplished Senior Corporate M&A Paralegal for its Edmonton office. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced paralegal who has built strong technical expertise in corporate law and can independently manage sophisticated transactions from initial instructions through closing and post-closing matters. The successful candidate will work closely with lawyers and clients on complex corporate and tax-driven transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, financings, share and asset purchases, due diligence, and corporate record reviews. Key responsibilities will include: Drafting corporate resolutions, agreements, notices, and ancillary transaction documents Preparing documentation for mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, financings, and share or asset transactions Handling incorporations, organizations, amalgamations, continuances, dissolutions, revivals, amendments, and extra-provincial registrations Drafting complex share provisions and documents related to tax-driven corporate reorganizations Conducting detailed minute book and corporate record reviews Maintaining securities registers, ledgers, corporate records, and virtual minute books Conducting corporate searches and reviewing filings for accuracy and statutory compliance Working directly with lawyers and clients throughout transactions Supporting and mentoring intermediate and junior paralegals Managing multiple complex files while ensuring deadlines and client expectations are consistently met The ideal candidate will bring: CORES Level 3 accreditation A Paralegal Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent qualification At least six years of Corporate M&A paralegal experience within a law firm Advanced knowledge of Alberta and federal corporate legislation and procedures Strong drafting and document-review capabilities The ability to analyze corporate records, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective action Excellent judgment, organization, accuracy, and attention to detail The confidence to work independently and manage complex matters with minimal supervision Strong communication and client-service skills Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members The firm offers a competitive total compensation package, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, flexible working options, retirement savings matching, generous vacation and personal days, professional development opportunities, and the resources and support of a national organization. Compensation is flexible and will reflect the experience and capabilities of the successful candidate. If you are an experienced Corporate M&A Paralegal looking for a senior-level opportunity where your expertise will be genuinely valued, I would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Please send me a private message or email your résumé to [email protected] If someone in your network comes to mind, I would appreciate you sharing this opportunity with them. #SeniorParalegal #CorporateParalegal #CorporateLaw #MergersAndAcquisitions #LegalCareers #EdmontonJobs #AlbertaJobs #LegalRecruitment #CORES3

What you’ll do

Manage sophisticated corporate and tax-driven transactions, including M&A, reorganizations, and financings from instruction to closing. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting corporate record reviews, and mentoring junior paralegals.

Requirements

Requires a Paralegal Certificate or Diploma, CORES Level 3 accreditation, and at least six years of Corporate M&A experience within a law firm. Candidates must have advanced knowledge of Alberta and federal corporate legislation and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits • Flexible working options • Retirement savings matching • Generous vacation and personal days • Professional development opportunities

Listed skills

  • Customer servicePreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Due Diligence
  • Corporate Reorganizations
  • Drafting Corporate Resolutions
  • Minute Book Review
  • Securities Registers
  • Alberta Corporate Legislation
  • Federal Corporate Legislation
  • Client Service
  • Mentoring
  • Corporate Filings

Job areas

  • Legal

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
5+ years
Apply by
Sep 10, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level
Application method
Direct apply is available