Senior Corporate Paralegal

Overview

Organization & Position Summary

We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Corporate Paralegal to join our Corporate Services Department in our Vancouver office.

Role and Responsibilities

- 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

Qualifications

- 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

Benefits

- 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

Salary

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.

How to apply

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

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