Intermediate Corporate Paralegal

KPMG LLP Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Montreal is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to manage corporate files. The role involves close collaboration with partners and support for various legal transactions. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of experience, certificate in Law or Paralegal Diploma, and proficiency in English. This hybrid position demands excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle confidential information. Join a diverse team where your contributions will make a difference and you'll grow in your career.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Inclusive workplace

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience as a paralegal.
• Experience with corporate transactional work required.
• Ability to handle privileged information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate records and minute books.
• Prepare documents for formation and organization of entities.
• Provide support to lawyers with legal and administrative duties.
• Respond to complex requests for information.
• Manage corporate law filings and ensure timely submission.

Skills

Corporate transactional work

Advanced computer skills

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in English

Education

Certificate in Law or Paralegal Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

We are looking for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join us. As a member of our team, you are actively involved in all stages of corporate files. You will work closely with all members of our team, including partners, associates, paralegals, and administrative support to help our clients through the corporate life cycle and transactional mandates. Your organizational skills, initiative, and strong work ethic will allow you to coordinate and meet the deadlines of multiple files.

KPMG Law LLP’s Family Office Team assists companies and individuals with estate and wealth planning and corporate reorganizations and restructurings. KPMG Law is involved in each stage of tax driven corporate reorganization work – from planning to implementation.

What you will do

This hybrid role requires in‑person presence at our Montreal office and involves working primarily with English‑speaking clients, including communicating in English (written and verbal) and supporting the preparation of English‑language documents. Other tasks include:

• Manage corporate records, including maintenance of minute books, requisite registers and ledgers, and the corporate entity database. Additionally, oversee digitization of physical minute books.
• Prepare documents for formation and organization, amendment, continuance, amalgamation, extra‑provincial registration, and dissolution of corporations, sole proprietorships, and partnerships.
• Work on multiple transactions and matters simultaneously, providing support to lawyers with legal and administrative duties, including monitoring ongoing corporate law filings, and establishing direct client relationships.
• Maintain and contribute to precedent databases, while also managing and communicating with lawyers regarding various legal matters.
• Respond to complex requests for information relating to corporate secretarial matters from a variety of clients.
• Perform online searches (Corporations Canada, REQ, RDPRM, Land Registry Office).
• Manage corporate law filings and ensure timely filing of annual declarations and transactional filings.

What you bring to the role

• Certificate in Law or Paralegal Diploma with combination of experience as a corporate law paralegal with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Paralegal.
• Experience with corporate transactional work is required.
• Advanced computer skills are required (e.g. formatting and revising in Microsoft Office and Adobe, converting styles, cross‑referencing, working with MinuteBox etc.).
• Excellent organizational/follow up skills; attention to detail, proofreading and accuracy are required.
• Excellent time management skills; ability to effectively manage conflicting requirements and priorities.
• Self‑motivated to achieve high standards and able to work well autonomously and in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to handle privileged and confidential information with sensitivity and discretion.
• Proficiency in English is required to communicate with clients.

Keys to your success

KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well‑being, click here.

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier‑free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.