Corporate Paralegal

BC Legal Management Association; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobbett & Cotton Law Corp in Burnaby, Canada, is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will manage corporate records, file registrations, and support sophisticated corporate and commercial transactions alongside lawyers and clients.

The role covers maintaining minute books, completing due diligence, closing documents, and ongoing client service.

Qualifications

• We require a paralegal certificate or diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• At least four years of Canadian corporate paralegal experience is expected.
• Strong knowledge of BC corporate records, filings, and registry procedures.
• Experience maintaining minute books, physical and electronic records.
• Experience with corporate reorganizations and commercial transactions.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills; detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple files, priorities and deadlines with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file incorporations, changes, annual reports, dissolutions, restorations and other registrations with BC Registry Services and registries.
• Maintain minute books and corporate records, including registers and related documents.
• Conduct due diligence, including searches and reviews of contracts and materials.
• Organize closing documents, agendas and execution packages for transactions.
• Support lawyers with corporate reorganizations, asset and share transactions, and commercial leases.
• Communicate with clients to obtain instructions and signatures; manage deadlines and deliverables.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Paralegal certificate or diploma

Tools

Microsoft 365

BC Online

BC Registry Services

ALF

Appara

Job description

Full-Time, Permanent - Corporate Paralegal

Cobbett & Cotton Law Corp

www.cobbett-cotton.com

Published: October 22, 2026

Location: 410 Carleton Ave, Burnaby, Canada

Category: Corporate Paralegal

Job Type: Full-time

Minimum: 75000

Maximum: 85000

Description

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys taking ownership of corporate records, supporting sophisticated corporate and commercial transactions, and working collaboratively with lawyers, clients, and other members of the firm

The Role

Corporate Records and Filings

• Prepare and file incorporations, corporate changes, annual reports, dissolutions, restorations, and other registrations with BC Registry Services and other applicable registries.
• Maintain physical and electronic corporate records, including minute books, central securities registers, directors’ and officers’ registers, transparency registers, and annual maintenance records.
• Conduct minute book reviews, identify deficiencies, and assist with rectification.
• Prepare corrective resolutions, updated registers, share records, consents, and related corporate documentation.
• Prepare annual maintenance documents, filings, and related client correspondence.

Corporate and Commercial Transactions

• Assist lawyers with corporate reorganizations, share purchase transactions, asset purchase transactions, commercial leases, partnerships, and joint ventures.
• Prepare draft agreements, resolutions, closing documents, registers, and ancillary transaction documents for lawyer review.
• Conduct due diligence, including corporate searches, Personal Property Registry searches, title searches, minute book reviews, and reviews of contracts and other transaction materials.
• Organize and manage closing documents, closing agendas, and execution packages.
• Maintain transaction checklists and track closing and post-closing matters, including outstanding deliverables, signatures, filings, and other requirements.

Client and File Management

• Communicate professionally with clients to obtain instructions, signatures, and supporting information.
• Manage filing deadlines, annual maintenance dates, bring-forward dates, closing deliverables, and post-closing requirements.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized physical and electronic files.
• Coordinate with the firm’s wills and estates team on matters involving private companies and estate-related corporate records.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications And Experience

• A paralegal certificate or diploma, or equivalent education and practical experience.
• At least four years of Canadian corporate paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of British Columbia corporate records, filings, and registry procedures.
• Experience maintaining physical and electronic minute books.
• Experience supporting corporate reorganizations and commercial transactions.
• Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple files, priorities, and deadlines effectively with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound professional judgment and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.

Proficiency with Microsoft 365, BC Online, BC Registry Services, and corporate records software is required. Experience with ALF and Appara would be an asset.