Legal Associate / Senior Paralegal – Corporate Commercial & Litigation

Job summary

Draft and organize commercial agreements, support corporate transactions and governance, and conduct legal research. Assist with litigation through drafting court documents, managing e-discovery and deadlines, coordinating filings, and preparing trial materials.

Job details

Job Title: Legal Associate / Senior Paralegal – Corporate Commercial & Litigation Location: Remote Canada Position Type: Full-time About the Role We are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Paralegal or Junior Lawyer to join our growing legal team. This unique role bridges corporate commercial transactions and dispute resolution/litigation. You will work closely with senior counsel to support business operations, draft and review commercial contracts, manage corporate governance records, and assist with active litigation files. Whether you are an experienced paralegal looking for a high-impact role or a junior attorney (1–3 years post-call) seeking broad corporate and litigation exposure, this position offers significant hands-on responsibility and professional growth. Key ResponsibilitiesCorporate Commercial Support Draft, review, and organize standard commercial agreements, including NDAs, vendor contracts, service agreements, and terms of service. Assist with corporate legal transactions (e.g., M&A, equity financings, reorganizations) by managing virtual data rooms, preparing closing checklists, and organizing execution sets. Maintain corporate minute books, prepare annual filings, board resolutions, shareholder registers, and assist with entity formations or dissolutions. Conduct legal research on regulatory compliance, commercial statutes, and emerging business law issues. Litigation & Dispute Resolution Support Draft court pleadings, affidavits, motions, discovery requests, and dispute-related correspondence under the supervision of senior counsel. Manage document collection, review, and production during e-discovery for ongoing disputes and civil litigation files. Monitor court deadlines, maintain litigation calendars, and coordinate filings with courts and tribunals. Prepare trial notebooks, hearing briefs, exhibit lists, and assist counsel with trial/hearing preparation. Qualifications & Experience Education & Credentials: Lawyer: JD/LL.B from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing. Paralegal: Certificate/Diploma in Paralegal Studies or equivalent legal training. Experience: 1–3 years of hands-on experience in a law firm or in-house legal department with exposure to corporate/commercial law and/or litigation. Technical Skills: Proficiency in legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis), document management software, e-discovery platforms, and MS Office / Google Workspace. Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail in contract drafting and legal document preparation. Organization: Proven ability to manage competing priorities, track strict court/transactional deadlines, and work independently with minimal oversight.

What you’ll do

Draft and organize commercial agreements, support corporate transactions and governance, and conduct legal research. Assist with litigation through drafting court documents, managing e-discovery and deadlines, coordinating filings, and preparing trial materials.

Requirements

Applicants must have either a JD/LL.B and active bar membership in good standing, or a paralegal studies certificate/diploma or equivalent legal training. The role seeks 1–3 years of relevant experience, proficiency with legal research and document-management tools, strong communication and drafting skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Commercial Contract Drafting
• Contract Review
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Transactions
• Legal Research
• Litigation Support
• Pleadings and Affidavits
• E-Discovery
• Document Management
• Court Deadline Management
• Trial Preparation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Organization and Prioritization
• Westlaw
• LexisNexis

Job areas

• Legal

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