Legal Assistant- Corporate Commercial

1 week ago


Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Fasken Full time

Who We Are

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm and was recently voted one of Canada's Best Employers for 2023.

Our firm's 800 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London and Johannesburg.

Providing strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law, our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals.

Our clients interests are paramount in all that we do and we take pride in supporting our communities.

We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together and we work hard together to achieve our goals in a collaborative and efficient way.


A Day In The Life

In this role you will be assisting a corporate partner in our Surrey office, working directly with clients, their accountants and other professional advisors.


Key duties and responsibilities to include:

  • Incorporations
  • Reorganizations, continuations, amalgamations, dissolutions and restorations
  • Customized share structures and alterations
  • All types of dividends (incl. eligible, capital and stock dividends)
  • Share transfers, subscriptions and issuances
  • Minute book reviews, deal with due diligence and closing documents
  • BC and Federal corporate filings

Must Haves

  • Paralegal or Legal Assistant with min. 5 years related work experience
  • Proficient with ALF
  • Enjoy being part of a team
  • Excellent people and communication skills
  • Able to work independently with mínimal supervision
  • Superior proofreading with an eye for detail
  • Highly organized with exceptional timemanagement skills

Why Us
As an integral member of the team, your contributions will be both valued and recognized.

We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth which is encouraged.


Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Paid vacation and sick days
  • Personal days
  • Flexible medical and dental benefits (effective from day 1)
  • Health and wellness subsidy
  • Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions
  • Short term and longterm disability insurance
  • Employee & family assistance program
  • Annual education & tuition reimbursement
  • Monetary incentive for employee referrals

Diversity and Inclusion
At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace comprises individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics, and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Background and Reference Checks
Full background checks will be done, including employment and educational verifications.
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