This is a new position. POSITION SUMMARYDentons is seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team of Corporate Paralegals in our Vancouver office. This is a senior level position, and the key responsibilities include:
- Performs a variety of complex and routine legal duties under the supervision of the Supervisor and lawyers
- Incorporation and organization of BC and Federal companies
- Extraprovincial registrations/changes
- Amalgamations
- Continuations in and out of BC
- Dissolutions
- Company name changes
- Director, officer and shareholder changes
- Partnership registrations/changes
- Business name registrations
- Attending to the review and analysis of corporate minute book records and recommending the appropriate course of action to update records and rectify deficiencies, including drafting the required documentation
- Updating electronic minute books
- Posting time daily to maintain accurate time dockets
Other tasks as required
REQUIREMENTS- Minimum 8 years' experience working within the Corporate Records practice area and senior-level experience preparing transactional documents
- Produce accurate, sophisticated drafts of legal documents and correspondence, with little to no supervision
- Proven ability to manage complex workflows, anticipate needs, and track critical deadlines across multiple lawyers or practice groups
- Ability to work independently and manage complex transactions from inception to completion
- Possess a deep knowledge of corporate procedures, corporate governance and business law
- A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and time management skills
- Demonstrate a team approach and supports colleagues;
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment and manage multi-priorities to meet necessary deadlines
- Communicates in a clear and precise manner
- Advanced computer skills; proficient with MS Word and Outlook
- Paralegal diploma an asset
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The target salary range for this position is
$90,000 - $105,000, commensurate with the successful candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Dentons is committed to equitable and competitive compensation. This target range falls within our internal salary ranges, which are based on comparable roles in the external market. We strive to hire, promote, and transfer individuals at the entry point of the range, with consideration given to prior experience, relevant skills, and market conditions.
We recognize that rewarding exceptional talent goes beyond salary. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes inclusive and flexible benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people. This includes extended health and mental health benefits, paid time off, retirement savings plans, a fitness subsidy, parental leave top-up, and more.
In addition, our learning and development programs-such as mentorship opportunities, employee networks, and leadership development initiatives-are designed to support personal and professional growth.
At Dentons, all candidate screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made by people. From time to time, we use AI-enabled tools to assist in enhancing our recruitment process and materials; however, these tools do not screen candidates or make hiring decisions.
Note: Availability of benefits and programs may vary depending on your location and employment type and may be subject to eligibility criteria. Dentons reserves the right to modify or discontinue offerings, in whole or in part, at its discretion and without prior notice.
