DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help companies with their legal needs around the world. Our mission is to be the leading global business law firm. DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is one of Canada’s leading law firms with a team of innovative, proactive and dedicated lawyers, administrative and support staff who serve our clients in Canada and around the world. We have been rated one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People since 2022.

We are currently looking for aParalegalto join ourCorporatedepartment, supporting both Partner and Associate practices, and leading transactional work.

Please note this position is for a12-month contract.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support complex corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, financings, strategic investments, and real estate transactions (residential and commercial);
• Draft, review, and manage transactional documents, including closing checklists, ancillary agreements, organizational and re-organization documents, partnership agreements and purchase and sale agreements;
• Coordinate and manage transaction closings, including signature processes, conditions precedent, funds flow support, disbursement of funds, and post-closing deliverables;
• Assist with entity formation, restructuring, and dissolution for corporations;
• Interface with internal business teams, outside counsel, and third-party service providers to ensure transactions are executed efficiently and on schedule;
• Manage regulatory and filing requirements, including filings related to transactional matters;
• Respond to client inquiries and Partner needs expertly and efficiently; and
• Other duties, as required.

Knowledge, Qualities & Experience Required

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Corporate Paralegal role or similar role;
• Must have CORES II accreditation, CORES III preferred;
• Must be experienced in transactional work and project management;
• High degree of proficiency with ALF, Aderant and MS Office applications;
• Experience with corporate registry filings;
• Strong understanding of theBusiness Corporations Act(Alberta), and theCanada Business Corporations Act;
• Familiarity with the AlbertaSocieties Actan asset;
• Strong technical aptitude;
• High degree of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail;
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills required to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities;
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple files.

What We Offer‎

-Comprehensive health benefitsstarting on your first day, including extended health and dental coverage, life ‎insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and emergency out-of-country travel insurance – with 100% of the premiums paid by the firm; -Wellness benefitsincluding an Employee and Family Assistance Plan and an annual fitness/wellness subsidy; -Hybrid Work Environmentwith the majority of positions having hybrid flexibility; and -Collaborative Team environmentwith staff and firm-wide events and celebrations throughout the year.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DLA Piper Canada encourages all Applicants with disabilities to contact DLA Piper Canada if they require accommodation during the recruitment process. DLA Piper Canada will consult with the Applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the Applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.