Corporate Paralegal

Job summary

Prepare and file documentation for corporate transactions, reorganizations, incorporations, and ongoing corporate maintenance under British Columbia and federal legislation. Maintain corporate records, conduct searches and due diligence, prepare closing materials, and provide corporate and practice support to lawyers and clients.

Job details

On behalf of our client, a well-established law firm with offices in the Vancouver area, we seek an experienced Corporate Paralegal. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys sophisticated corporate work, values accuracy and client service, and thrives in a collaborative environment. In this role, you will work closely with senior lawyers on a broad range of private-company matters, including corporate reorganizations, incorporations, amalgamations, continuations, wind-ups and ongoing corporate maintenance. The role requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage complex matters with a high degree of independence. Responsibilities: Preparing document lists, closing agendas, and documentation for routine and complex corporate transactions and reorganizations Preparing and filing incorporations, alterations to share structures and articles, amalgamations, continuations and wind-ups under British Columbia and federal legislation Preparing documentation for societies, partnerships and sole proprietorships Completing corporate changes involving shareholders, directors, officers, and registered and records offices Maintaining physical and virtual minute books, registers, and other corporate records Preparing transparency registers and annual maintenance documentation Reviewing corporate records, identifying deficiencies and preparing rectification resolutions Conducting corporate searches and related due diligence Preparing reporting letters, closing books and transaction summaries Reviewing and revising documents prepared by clients and lawyers in Word and PDF Entering and maintaining corporate data using corporate records-management software Providing additional corporate and practice support as required Requirements: Paralegal certificate from a recognized program or an equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum of 7 years of corporate paralegal experience Proficiency with ALF, MS Office programs, and Adobe is preferred Strong experience with complex corporate transactions, reorganizations, and corporate records Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused approach Sound judgment, discretion and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information Exceptional organization, accuracy and attention to detail Ability to prioritize competing demands and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision Positive, proactive, and collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team The Firm Offers: Comprehensive healthcare benefits Competitive paid sick and personal time Long-term stability within a highly regarded practice Sophisticated and engaging corporate work Collaborative and collegial team environment Annual salary expected to be in the range of $95,000 to $120,000 depending on individual experience and qualifications For more information, or to be considered for this role, please apply today or contact your Hunter West consultant. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Please note that we are only able to respond to those who meet the requirements and are selected for an interview. Please note that offers of employment may be subject to background checks. All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Vancouver. We encourage you to visit www.hunterwest.ca, where our Current Opportunities are updated regularly. We also invite you to connect with us to learn more and access our expertise and network during your job search. 2832

What you’ll do

Prepare and file documentation for corporate transactions, reorganizations, incorporations, and ongoing corporate maintenance under British Columbia and federal legislation. Maintain corporate records, conduct searches and due diligence, prepare closing materials, and provide corporate and practice support to lawyers and clients.

Requirements

Requires a paralegal certificate from a recognized program or equivalent education and experience, with at least seven years of corporate paralegal experience. Candidates should have strong experience with complex corporate matters and records, proficiency with ALF, Microsoft Office, and Adobe preferred, and excellent communication, organization, judgment, and discretion.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits • Paid Sick Time • Paid Personal Time • Long-Term Stability • Collaborative Team Environment

Listed skills

• Adobe · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• document preparation · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Corporate Transactions
• Corporate Reorganizations
• Corporate Records Management
• Incorporations
• Amalgamations
• Corporate Maintenance
• Due Diligence
• Document Preparation
• Minute Book Maintenance
• Transparency Registers
• Corporate Searches
• ALF
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe
• Client Service
• Attention To Detail

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative