Corporate Paralegal

Crestpoint Real Estate Investments; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Crestpoint Real Estate Investments as a Corporate Paralegal in Vancouver, where you will support the legal department with corporate and contract law responsibilities. Your role will include drafting legal documents, managing inquiries, and improving legal operations. The position offers a competitive salary and a focus on professional growth within a leading asset management firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in corporate or commercial roles.
• Ability to review legal agreements and make revisions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client contracts and assist in drafting amendments.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare materials.
• Provide ad-hoc support to legal counsels.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Legal Research

Writing Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in a related field

Graduate of a recognized Paralegal Program in Canada

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Interested in joining one of Canadas top performing asset managers We are looking for a Corporate Paralegal to join our legal department. In this role you will provide a broad range of support in the areas of corporate law contract law and general legal administration. You will be responsible for acting as a key interface between the Legal & Compliance team and other stakeholders inside and outside the organization.

What You Will Do

• Prepare first draft of client contracts using standard form templates as well as assist in drafting amendments to existing client contracts
• Assist and support with the drafting and negotiation of simple standard form agreements such as non-disclosure agreements and service provider contracts working in conjunction with a lawyer and using internal templates and playbooks.
• Answer questions with respect to executed agreements (e.g. termination clauses renewal terms etc.)
• Act as a first point of contact for requests / inquiries from various stakeholders; answer questions or direct to responsible lawyer as necessary.
• Assist in the implementation of strategic initiatives to streamline legal operations and increase workflow efficiency in the areas of document management knowledge management and workflow allocation.
• Manage and maintain precedent documents and a legal advice library including assistance with the preparation of closing books project checklists as well as template agreements and playbooks.
• Prepare resolutions agreements and other corporate documents as required
• Coordinate internal and external committee meetings including the preparation of meeting materials and minute taking.
• Provide ad-hoc support to six in-house legal counsels
• Over time assist with the review and allocation of external legal invoices

What You Bring

• Experience : You have a minimum of 3 years experience in an in-house setting in a corporate or commercial role and / or securities regulatory work with a desire to learn about the asset management industry. Familiarity with document management processes and software applications are an asset.
• Knowledge : You have an undergraduate degree in a related field and / or are a graduate of a recognized Paralegal Program in Canada (or equivalent). Ability to review simple legal agreements for red flag issues and make suitable revisions (NDAs simple amendments corporate resolutions etc.) is an asset.
• Collaborative Communication : You possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills and are able to comfortably and confidently communicate with lawyers and tax advisors on corporate legal matters.
• Technology : Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook Word Excel etc. Experience using document management systems such as NetDocs or iManage is an asset.
• Innovative : Demonstrated ability to take initiative analyze processes and recognize opportunities for improvements. You are a self-starter with a learning mindset.
• Positive Attitude : A positive team player with a strongly ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team. You have the ability to prioritize and multi-task that allow you to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The starting salary for this position is $80000 to $110000. The salary range provided reflects the base salary range for this position as required by legislation. In addition there is an annual performance bonus which contributes to the total compensation for this position. Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process.

About Connor Clark & Lunn Financial Group

At Connor Clark & Lunn Financial Group we understand the value of opportunity for our clients and our team. Independent and employee-owned we partner with investment professionals to grow successful asset management businesses giving them the space to innovate and truly make an impact.

With more than 40 years of history and offices across Canada and in the US the UK and India CC&L Financial Group and our multi-boutique family of affiliate firms collectively manage over $142 billion in assets providing a diverse range of traditional and alternative investment products and solutions to institutional high-net-worth and retail clients.

For a closer look at how you can build your career with us we invite you to explore our website at : CC&L Financial Group Ltd. Creating Conditions for Success

Connor Clark & Lunn Financial Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender ethnicity religion sexual orientation or expression disability or age.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest but only those candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls or recruitment agencies will be accepted.

Key Skills

Legal Drafting,Proofreading,Google Docs,Organizational skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Case Management,Legal Research,Research Experience,Paralegal,Filing,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 80000 - 110000

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