Paralegal, Corporate

Dentons

$90K — $105K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of corporate records experience and senior-level transactional document preparation.
  • Ability to produce accurate legal documents and correspondence independently.
  • Proven experience managing complex workloads and tracking critical deadlines across multiple lawyers.
  • Deep knowledge of corporate governance and business law is essential.
  • High attention to detail and excellent time management skills required.
  • Strong communication skills, with clarity and precision in both written and oral forms.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Word and Outlook; paralegal diploma is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex and routine legal duties under supervision of lawyers.
  • Incorporate and organize BC and Federal companies.
  • Manage extraprovincial registrations, amalgamations, and continuations.
  • Execute company dissolutions and name changes as needed.
  • Oversee director, officer, and shareholder changes, as well as partnership registrations.
  • Review corporate minute books and recommend necessary updates and corrections.
  • Update electronic minute books and maintain accurate time dockets.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive extended health and mental health benefits.
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave top-up.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
  • Fitness subsidy to support employee wellness.
  • Flexible learning and development programs, including mentorship and leadership initiatives.
Full Job Description
This is a new position.

POSITION SUMMARY

Dentons 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.

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