Corporate Paralegal (6 + Years)
Overview
If you're looking for a challenge and an opportunity to grow your career alongside a talented and collaborative team, this role offers exactly that.
Our client is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support a busy Business Law practice group. This position provides the opportunity to work with a dynamic, team-oriented group of professionals who are committed to mentorship and continuous growth.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience of related experience working in a Canadian law firm and will be energetic, flexible, highly motivated, and driven to succeed.
Job Description:
- Assisting lawyers with the preparation of legal documents relating to all stages of complex corporate transactions
- Supporting formation and governance matters for corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, and societies
- Conducting and reviewing public searches, including corporate searches, PPR registrations, and tax and employment matters
- Preparing and filing documents for partnerships, limited partnerships, business names, and extra-provincial registrations across Canada
- Preparing corporate documents including changes to registered/records offices, name changes, share structure updates, director/officer changes, and resolutions
- Preparing documents for BC societies and federal not-for-profit corporations
- Managing filings with corporate registries (e.g., BC Registrar of Companies, Corporations Canada)
- Conducting due diligence reviews of corporate records for transactions
- Assisting with deficiency reports and transaction support
- Responding to client inquiries and handling routine corporate matters independently
- Supporting lawyers, students, and other departments on corporate matters
The Successful Candidate Must Have:
- A paralegal certificate from an accredited institution
- 6+ years of experience as a corporate/commercial paralegal in British Columbia
- Strong working knowledge of ALF and BC Online
- Advanced technical skills (NetDocs, MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, timely service
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt
- Professional, positive, and solutions-oriented attitude
- Salary range: $78,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Extended health and dental coverage with health spending account
- Group RRSP with employer matching
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Employee and family assistance program
- Maternity/parental leave top-up
- Paid or banked overtime
- Vacation, sick time, and personal days
- Social and team events
- Friendly and collaborative work environment
- Support for continuing education and tuition
- A dog-friendly office
- Flexible personal time and support for life commitments
- Wellness program with annual subsidy
- Sports teams and social initiatives
If this describes you, please send through your resume in confidence. Note that ONLY those with the requisite qualifications will be considered.
City
Vancouver
Category
LEGAL SUPPORT
Practice Areas
Corporate - General
Work Type
Permanent / Full Time