Intermediate/Senior Banking and Lending Paralegal

Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary and Yellowknife, who is known for its practical, strategic, approach to legal and business problems. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was recently named one of BC's Top Employers for 2025. Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest growing law firm in Western Canada.

Lawson Lundell LLP is seeking an intermediate/senior level banking and lending paralegal to join our Vancouver office. The successful candidate is an enthusiastic, hardworking individual who would like to work within our banking and debt financing practice. Our banking and debt financing group is widely recognized as a top performing practice group in Vancouver with an attractive variety of work and clients. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of paralegals, with adequate coverage available during vacation periods. The regular working hours for this role are Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.

Standard Responsibilities

• Review governing facility letters
• Conduct and review all necessary due diligence searches
• Draft correspondence to Borrower's solicitors and all other necessary correspondence
• Draft and finalize all loan and security documentation required in connection with the facility letter
• Attend to registrations and other security filings
• Review executed documents and communicates deficiencies
• Review post-registration searches
• Draft payout letters
• Finalize and attend to payouts and all closing matters
• Draft and finalize reporting letters and opinions and all ancillary correspondence
• Follow up for outstanding deficiencies and other matters
• Attend to all final reporting

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or a diploma from a recognized institution
• Minimum of five years' experience as a banking and lending paralegal at a downtown law firm
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a high volume of transactions
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and deliver high quality work under tight deadlines
• Excellent computer and research skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while being part of a team

The typical salary range is $80,000 - $120,000 annually. Intermediate candidates can expect to be placed within the $80,000 - $100,000 range. The base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity. In addition, we offer a variety of benefits, including:

• Health Benefits: extended health, dental, vision, out of country, life, ad&d
• Lifestyle Benefit: reimbursement for purchases from a pre-approved list, including memberships and gym equipment
• Tenant Fitness Centre: Access to the fitness centre in our office building
• Paid Parental Leave top up
• Education Reimbursement: We are committed to growth and development, and our educational reimbursement policy provides opportunity for our staff to expand on their knowledge in the legal field
• Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year
• Financial Benefits: defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year-end bonuses and an employee referral bonus program
• Fun Environment: annual year end party, happy hours, staff appreciation week and many other social events
• Awards: long-term service and bonus vacation awards

If you are a professional, hardworking team player with a positive outlook and would like to share your expertise with us, please submit your resume with a cover letter.

Although we thank all applicants for their interest in Lawson Lundell LLP, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

We are not accepting applications from external recruitment agencies currently.