Corporate Paralegal

Trellis Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal support firm in Toronto is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support Fortune 500 clients with corporate governance and compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in corporate or commercial law in Canada, with strong skills in communication and collaboration. Duties include preparing corporate records, filing documents, and assisting with mergers and acquisitions. Competitive compensation and benefits offered, with a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate or commercial law in Canada.
• Strong knowledge of incorporations and statutory filings.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain corporate records and minute books.
• File incorporation documents and corporate registrations.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions.
• Monitor timely filing of annual returns and statutory documents.

Skills

Corporate governance

Legal writing

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

We are currently seeking Corporate Paralegals to join our legal support team and provide support to our Fortune 500 clients. This role may require to work an on-site schedule in the Greater Toronto area.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain corporate records, board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and minute books to ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations.
• File incorporation documents, corporate registrations, and amendments with federal and provincial authorities.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence and document preparation.
• Monitor and ensure timely filing of annual returns, corporate updates, and statutory documents with government agencies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience of corporate or commercial law in Canada, corporate or commercial law experience, preferably in-house, with strong knowledge of corporate governance, incorporations, and statutory filings.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

Compensation, Benefits & Location

This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, Dental, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

About Axiom

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alternate legal services. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation. Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Axiom will accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided at each stage of the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [e-mail]. In addition, if you are invited to participate in an interview stage, please inform us if you require special accommodation at the time of your invitation for an interview.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice. Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.