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 document discovery and production, court filings and deadlines, and trial or hearing preparation.

Job details

Job Title: Senior Paralegal – Corporate Commercial & Litigation Location: Toronto-Remote/Hybrid Position Type: Full-time Salary:$60,000-70,000 (Depending on Experience) About the Role We are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Paralegal 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 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: 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 document discovery and production, court filings and deadlines, and trial or hearing preparation.

Requirements

Requires a paralegal certificate, diploma, or equivalent legal training and 1–3 years of relevant law firm or in-house experience. Candidates should be proficient with legal research databases, document management and e-discovery tools, and office productivity software, with strong communication, organization, and deadline-management skills.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Commercial Contract Drafting
• Contract Review
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Transactions
• Legal Research
• Litigation Support
• Court Pleadings
• Affidavits
• E-Discovery
• Document Management
• Deadline Management
• Trial Preparation
• Written Communication
• Attention To Detail
• Westlaw
• LexisNexis

Job areas

• Legal

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