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.

• 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 and precedents system 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 enquiry 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, if necessary, carry out corporate filings in other Canadian provinces
• 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
• Monitor corporate legislative changes and policies and procedures of British Columbia Registrar of Companies
• Assist with developing and updating precedents and procedures to enhance efficiency across the team
• Other Tasks as required

• 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

• 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

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.

Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Claudia Mendoza, Director of Operations and HR at 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.