Senior Corporate Paralegal

Organization & Position Summary

We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Corporate Paralegal to join our Corporate Services Department in our Vancouver office.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers with drafting for tax driven transactions including the preparation of legal transaction documents for section 85 rollovers and section 86/51 exchanges, preparation of closing agendas and document lists
• Draft detailed reporting letters on completion of transactions and closing books
• Prepare corporate documents for such transactions as incorporations and organization of BC, Federal and Society entities, amalgamations, alterations, share allotments, share transfers, redemptions, dividends, name changes, director/officer changes, change of registered and records office and assisting in production of other corporate transactions as applicable
• Prepare filings creation and organization documents for limited partnerships
• Conduct name BC reservations with BC Registry and Online Services
• Conduct Nuans reservations
• Maintain MinuteBox database including creating new cards for incoming record books
• Manage Smartsheet databases for various projects
• Record book reviews and drafting deficiency memos
• Scan records and establishing virtual record books
• Conduct BC Online, Corporations Canada and Land Title searches
• Draft routine correspondence with clients, lawyers and department staff
• Perform conflict searches
• Assist with audit inquiry responses
• Send minute books out for registered and records office changes
• Annual Maintenance and BC Federal Societies filings
• Prepare BC and Federal Transparency Reports
• Willingness to research and carry out corporate filings in other Canadian provinces and carry out
• And liaise with corporate services paralegals with affiliated LAW law firms
• Mentor and guide junior staff on best practices, file management, and interaction with lawyers and clients.
• Provide quality control over corporate records, annual maintenance, and statutory filings.
• Assist with developing and updating precedents and procedures to enhance efficiency across the team.
• Monitor corporate legislative changes and policies and procedures of British Columbia registrar of companies.
• Other Tasks as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a corporate paralegal, with significant experience leading transactions.
• Proven ability to work with autonomy, manage competing deadlines, and resolve issues independently.
• Strong working knowledge of BC and federal corporate statutes, registries, and filing systems.
• Experienced mentoring or supervising junior staff an asset.
• Experience with corporate filing requirements in Alberta or Ontario an asset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with lawyers, clients, and colleagues.

Benefits

• Fitness facility on-site with Peloton bikes and treadmills
• Extended health and dental coverage including vision
• RRSP Matching Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Paid sick and personal leave days
• Long-term disability insurance
• Professional Development Allowance
• Social Office Culture
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Salary

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $125,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity.

How to apply

Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Claudia Mendoza, Director of Operations and HR at [email protected].  Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.