Senior Corporate Paralegal

David Aplin Group

$85K — $135K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4+ years of corporate paralegal experience with a focus on transactions
  • Strong knowledge of BC and Federal corporate statutes and filing systems
  • Completion of a Paralegal Program or equivalent experience is an asset
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and legal software
  • Organizational skills with keen attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Desire for collaboration and professional growth

Responsibilities

  • Prepare transaction and closing documents for corporate matters
  • Coordinate transaction signings and closings effectively
  • Draft corporate resolutions and organizational documents
  • Conduct due diligence searches comprehensively
  • Maintain corporate records meticulously
  • Manage multiple assignments and deadlines independently
  • Collaborate with lawyers and legal staff on various projects

Benefits

  • Professional growth and mentorship opportunities
  • Comprehensive compensation package
  • Wellness-focused workplace initiatives
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Sabbatical program
  • Top-up for parental leave
  • Extended health, dental, vision, and paramedical benefits
  • Health Care Spending Account
  • Fitness allowance and wellness days
  • Paid vacation
  • Parking or transit coverage
Full Job Description
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Transactions Paralegal to join a highly regarded corporate law practice specializing in mergers and acquisitions and private company transactions. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and collaborative legal professional seeking exposure to sophisticated transactional work within a supportive and team-focused environment.

About The Opportunity
This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with experienced lawyers and paralegals on a broad range of corporate law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, and ongoing corporate maintenance. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing transactions from start to finish while contributing to a high-performing legal team.

The position offers strong opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and continued learning. Employees also benefit from a comprehensive compensation package and wellness-focused workplace initiatives designed to support work-life balance and long-term career development.

About The Position
The Senior Transactions Paralegal will support corporate and transactional legal matters involving private companies. Responsibilities include preparing transaction and closing documents, coordinating transaction signings and closings, drafting corporate resolutions and organizational documents, conducting due diligence searches, and maintaining corporate records.

The role involves working on incorporations, reorganizations, amalgamations, dissolutions, share transactions, and other corporate matters under both BC and Federal legislation. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with lawyers and legal staff while independently managing multiple assignments and deadlines.

The Requirements
  • Minimum 4+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal with transaction experience
  • Strong knowledge of BC and Federal corporate statutes, registries, and filing systems
  • Completion of a Paralegal Program or equivalent law firm/in-house experience is considered an asset
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with Appara, ALF, iManage, Closing Folders, DocuSign, and/or Soluno preferred
  • Experience with Alberta corporate filings is considered an asset
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative mindset and desire for continued professional growth
Compensation
  • Salary: $85,000-$135,000
  • Bonus program
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Sabbatical program
  • Parental leave top-up
  • Extended health, dental, vision, and paramedical benefits
  • Health Care Spending Account
  • Fitness allowance and wellness days
  • Paid vacation
  • Parking or transit coverage
  • Additional employee wellness and assistance programs


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