Legal Officer - Paralegal

Citco GSGS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fund services company in Toronto is seeking a Corporate Governance Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a Paralegal License and at least 3 years of experience in corporate law. Responsibilities include assisting in corporate governance services, drafting legal documents, and client communication. This role offers flexibility and a focus on personal wellbeing.

Benefits

Training and education support

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in corporate law and entity management.
• Experience managing large multinational clients.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior colleagues in corporate governance services.
• Draft, review, and file corporate documents.
• Conduct due diligence and maintain communication with clients.

Skills

Corporate law knowledge

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Fluency in French

Education

Paralegal License or Degree in Law

Job description

About Citco

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

Mercator by Citco

Mercator® by Citco is the pioneer of Global Entity Portfolio Management services. Our centralized client service infrastructure means we are able to provide end-to-end support in over 180 jurisdictions worldwide. The majority of our clients are multinational corporations with anywhere upwards from 50 legal entities. They include Fortune 1000, Global 2000 and industry leaders based globally, and covering major business sectors. For more information about Mercator by Citco, please visit www.mercator.net

Your Role

• Reporting into an Account Manager based in our global office in Vilnius, Lithuania, you will act independently and assist senior colleagues in the provision of corporate subsidiary governance services to clients with worldwide presence.
• You will draft, review and file corporate and transactional documents and state forms for all stages of company lifecycle, i.e. from company incorporation through to dissolution, for clients in various provinces in accordance to legal requirements with agreed deadlines.
• You will conduct due diligence, order certified documents, conduct searches, complete various filings.
• You will help to coordinate and provide registered agent service, maintain necessary accesses, registrations and communicate with the appointed registered agents for the completion of services.
• You will perform and/ or monitor statutory provincial and federal filings with authorities for portfolio of clients.
• You will coordinate with clients, business partners and colleagues worldwide in order to gather information and/ or documentation required to carry out assignments.
• You willensure that client’s, local, international and industry specific requirements are met and legal updates shared.
• You will maintain data and documents as well as ensure proper reporting.

About You

• You have a Paralegal License issued by the Law Society of Ontario and/or a Degree in Law.
• You have 3+ years of experience in corporate law field,entity management, due diligence and corporate maintenance.
• You have experience working with large multi-national clients based in different time zones.
• You have workingexperience in client servicing and project management (international exposure is an asset).
• You have ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• You are a self-starter, and have the ability to work independently and understand when to escalate.
• You have a sense of urgency,strong attention to detail, analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• You have anability to work with documents in French(highly desirable). Spoken fluencywould bean advantage
• Notary Public commission would be an advantage.

Our Benefits

Your wellbeing is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We recognize diversity as a source of organizational pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.