Corporate Paralegal

STRIVE Recruitment Inc.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

STRIVE Recruitment Inc. in Abbotsford is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join a well-established Abbotsford-based law firm. The role focuses on complex corporate and tax transactions, corporate maintenance, and ownership of files from start to finish.

The successful candidate will handle incorporations, annual reports, share transfers, business transactions, and due diligence, while maintaining meticulous corporate records and collaborating with clients and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal or Corporate Legal Assistant.
• Strong hands-on experience with corporate transactions and corporate maintenance.
• Experience with complex corporate and/or tax transactions.
• Experience with incorporations.
• Annual reports and corporate maintenance.
• Share transfers and issuances.
• Business transactions.
• Corporate reorganizations.
• Due diligence searches
• Knowledge of the BC Business Corporations Act
• Experience with tax restructuring
• Knowledge of family trusts is considered a strong asset
• Knowledge of ECorp and ALF is an asset
• Excellent written communication and document drafting skills
• Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple files, priorities, and deadlines
• Professional and confident communicator who is comfortable working directly with clients and external professionals
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support across a variety of corporate matters.
• Coordinate complex corporate and tax-driven transactions.
• Manage incorporations, reorganizations, filings, annual reports.
• Assist with share transfers, issuances, and corporate changes.
• Support business transactions and due diligence.
• Draft, review, and organize corporate documents and filings.
• Conduct due diligence searches and reviews.
• Maintain accurate corporate records and documentation.
• Communicate with clients, law firms, bankers, and accountants.
• Manage multiple files and deadlines with accuracy.

Skills

5+ years experience

Corporate transactions

Corporate maintenance

Due diligence

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Corporate Paralegal

Abbotsford

$65,000 - $95,000

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is a well-established Abbotsford-based law firm seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate legal professional with strong technical experience who enjoys working on sophisticated corporate matters and taking ownership of files from start to finish.

The successful candidate will have hands‑on experience supporting complex corporate and tax transactions, as well as strong knowledge of corporate maintenance and transactional work. Experience with family trusts is considered a strong asset.

THE ROLE

Working closely with the Partner and clients, the Corporate Paralegal will provide comprehensive support across a variety of corporate matters, including:

• Supporting complex corporate and tax‑driven transactions, including preparation and coordination of related documentation
• Managing incorporations, corporate reorganizations, and related filings
• Preparing and maintaining annual reports and ongoing corporate records
• Assisting with share transfers, share issuances, and other corporate changes
• Supporting business transactions and related due diligence
• Preparing, reviewing, and organizing corporate documents, agreements, resolutions, and filings
• Conducting due diligence searches and reviews
• Managing corporate records and ensuring files are accurate, complete, and up to date
• Communicating directly with clients as well as other law firms, bankers, accountants, and external stakeholders
• Managing multiple files and deadlines while ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently
• Drafting, editing, and proofreading legal and corporate documents
• Providing general administrative support, including scheduling, document management, and file organization

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal or Corporate Legal Assistant
• Strong hands‑on experience with corporate transactions and corporate maintenance
• Demonstrated experience with complex corporate and/or tax transactions
• Experience with:
• Incorporations
• Annual reports and corporate maintenance
• Share transfers and issuances
• Business transactions
• Corporate reorganizations
• Due diligence searches
• Strong knowledge of the BC Business Corporations Act
• Experience with tax restructuring is required
• Knowledge or experience with family trusts is considered a strong asset
• Knowledge of ECorp and ALF is an asset
• Excellent written communication and document drafting skills
• Strong proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple files, priorities, and deadlines
• Professional and confident communicator who is comfortable working directly with clients and external professionals
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information