Hiring a Securities Paralegal to Work in Downtown Full-Service Law Firm

The Legal Freelance Centre; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized law firm in downtown Vancouver is seeking a securities paralegal. The role includes responsibilities such as preparing offering documents, assisting in public offerings, and filing with SEDAR+. Candidates should have at least two years of experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with SEDAR+. The salary is competitive, ranging from $70,000 to $90,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package and remote work flexibility.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

RRSP matching program

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience as a securities paralegal.
• Strong working experience with SEDAR+ and familiarity with SEDI.
• Keen aptitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Team leader for private placements, preparing offering documents and reviewing subscription agreements.
• Preparing documents for public offerings and submitting filings with securities regulators.
• Coordinating with clients for annual general meetings and preparing meeting materials.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Willingness to learn

Tools

SEDAR+

SEDI

Job description

Our client is a downtown Vancouver, full-service, mid-sized law firm committed to providing exceptional service and outstanding results for their clients and they are seeking a securities paralegal to work on their team.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• team leader for private placements including assisting in the preparation of offering documents, reviewing completed subscription agreements for deficiencies, submitting filings to the applicable stock exchange, assisting in the preparation of closing documents, preparing and filing Forms 45-106F1, and (where applicable) coordinating with U.S. counsel
• assisting in the preparation of documents for public offerings including coordinating the collection of required information from clients and their other advisors, and submitting filings with securities regulators and stock exchanges
• applying for new CUSIP/ISIN numbers
• assisting in the preparation of continuous disclosure documents
• attending to filings on SEDAR+
• preparing documents related to incentive stock options and other security-based compensation and submitting filings with stock exchanges
• coordinating with clients the planning of annual general meetings and leading the preparation of meeting materials
• working with our corporate services department with respect to corporate filings with the BC Registrar of Companies/Corporations Canada
• Administrative tasks such as conflict searches, file openings, billing, deposits to trust, cheque requisitions and write-off requests

Here is what you bring to the team:

• minimum of two years of experience as a securities paralegal
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• strong working experience with SEDAR+ and familiarity with SEDI
• strong organizational skills and attention to detail and the ability to work independently
• keen aptitude and willingness to learn

The salary for this position is $70,000 – $90,000 and is dependent on job-related skills and experience. Also included is comprehensive benefits package, including an RRSP matching program along with remote work flexibility for part of the week.