Paralegal

Neo Financial; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity Ownership

21 Days PTO + stat holidays

Health benefits

Life insurance

Discounts on Neo products/mortgages

Parental top-up & equity vesting

Job summary

Neo Financial in Calgary, AB is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to join the Legal team full-time. Reporting to internal Legal Counsel, you will support contract lifecycles, corporate governance, and legal operations in a fast-growing fintech.

The role requires 3–5+ years of in-house or law-firm paralegal experience, CLM platforms, and strong drafting skills. You will manage minute books, filings, and spend under legal budget while maintaining high standards in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Paralegal diploma, certificate, or bachelor’s degree from a recognized Canadian institution.
• 3–5+ years of paralegal or legal specialist experience in-house or at a law firm.
• Hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management and entity management tooling.
• Ability to conduct legal research and draft baseline agreements and resolutions.
• Strong judgment, organisation, and written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, redline, and manage NDAs, service agreements, vendor contracts, and third-party documents.
• Prepare initial drafts of commercial agreements and routine correspondence under supervision.
• Oversee contract execution workflows, approvals, and digital archiving.
• Maintain corporate minute books, annual returns, resolutions, and director updates.
• Support regulatory filings and due diligence for corporate transactions.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Legal Certificate

Tools

CLM platforms

Legal entity management software

Document redlining tools

Job description

Join us to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians

At Neo, we’re on a mission to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. Life at a rapidly scaling tech startup isn’t for everyone. It’s complex, fast-paced, high-pressure, but also incredibly fulfilling. Since its founding in 2019, Neo has gained incredible traction and is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Canada.

• #1 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 for 2023, 2024, and 2025 — the first company ever to achieve a three-peat at the top!

• #1 Fastest Growing Company in Canada for 2024 by Globe & Mail

• Top-ranked mobile apps and credit cards

• Team of 500+ people

• 1M+ customers

• 10K+ retail partners

The Role

Neo Financial is seeking a detail-oriented, energetic, and proactive Paralegal to join our team in Calgary, AB on a full-time basis. Reporting directly to internal Legal Counsel, you will play a key operational role in supporting Neo’s Legal team across a wide range of legal functions.

You will handle high-impact, independent workflows—from managing corporate governance and contract lifecycles to conducting legal research and managing external legal ops. If you thrive in a fast-paced fintech environment, love solving operational challenges, and want to build a career in technology and corporate law with a fun, high-performing team, this is the role for you!

Who We’re Looking For

• Education & Credentials: Paralegal Diploma, Certificate, or Bachelor's Degree from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution (COPR/paralegal education equivalent preferred).

• Experience: 3–5+ years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Specialist within an in-house corporate legal department (technology or financial services preferred) or a reputable law firm.

• Contract & Legal Operations: Hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, legal entity management software, and document black-lining tools.

• Legal Research & Drafting: Proven ability to conduct legal research, analyze statutory provisions, and draft baseline agreements, corporate resolutions, and correspondence under supervising legal counsel.

• Core Competencies:

  • High level of sound judgment, analytical thinking, and discretion when handling sensitive corporate information.

  • Superior project management and organizational skills—ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision in a rapid-growth environment.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.

What You’ll Be Doing

Contract Drafting & Review

• Conduct preliminary reviews, redlines, and issue identification for Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), standard service agreements, vendor contracts, and third-party agreements.

• Prepare initial drafts of commercial agreements, legal templates, amendments, and routine legal correspondence under lawyer supervision.

• Manage contract execution workflows, ensuring appropriate authorization levels, execution tracking, and secure digital archiving.

Corporate Governance & Entity Management

• Prepare, maintain, and manage corporate minute books, annual returns, resolutions, officer/director updates, and extra-provincial filings across applicable jurisdictions.

• Organize and maintain centralized legal records, corporate calendars, and signature tracking systems.

• Assist with corporate structuring tasks, share issuance documentation, and due diligence requests for corporate transactions.

Legal Research & Operations

• Conduct preliminary legal and statutory research across Canadian jurisdictions (federal and provincial) to support strategic initiatives.

• Oversee external legal spend, including managing law firm e-billing, invoice reconciliations, and budget tracking in collaboration with Finance.

• Continuously refine standard operating procedures (SOPs), legal playbooks, and template libraries to increase department efficiency and self-serve capabilities for internal stakeholders.

Total Rewards

As Neo continues to grow, we’re committed to offering a competitive, market-leading rewards program that reflects the impact our team members make. In addition to salary, our program includes equity — empowering employees to share directly in our momentum today and in the meaningful value we create for years to come.

• Salary: We provide a strong base salary aligned with market ranges, along with the flexibility to tailor your mix of cash and equity to match your longer term goals. Final compensation is based on your skills, experience, and scope. For exceptional talent, we’re prepared to go above and beyond.

• Equity Ownership (Where Eligible): At Neo, you don’t just work here, you own a piece of what we’re building. As a full-time team member, you share directly in the upside of one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies. When we win, you win — with real ownership and meaningful long-term wealth-building potential tied to our success.

What does life as an Owner at Neo Include?

You will redefine the financial landscape with top talent in Canada to help everyday Canadians win, and grow quickly while doing it

For eligible roles, ownership structure that enables you to share in our path to victory

Earn BIG with our short term incentive plans (STIP)

Collaborating with the brightest minds to build something meaningful, united by a shared commitment to innovation, curiosity, and excellence

Flexible health benefits & life insurance

21 Days PTO + stat holidays, and personal leave

Health & personal spending accounts

A wide variety of discounts through our partner network

Access to early use of products and discounts on fixed-term Neo mortgages

Parental top-up & equity vesting during long term leave

Neo night events

Company wide huddles, and education

Working at Neo:

The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, growth-oriented, and driven to win. We hold ourselves to high standards because we’re on a mission that matters: to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. As individuals and as a team, we constantly challenge ourselves and each other to raise the bar and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers. Our commitment to customer success drives everything we do, from building world-class products to providing exceptional support at every step of their journey. If this resonates with you, keep reading.

We trust, respect, and support each other. This means honest conversations, constructive input, and empowering each other to move fast and think big. You’ll be surrounded by people who push you to be your best. We primarily collaborate in person across our Calgary, Winnipeg, and Toronto offices, where ideas move quickly and teams build momentum together. As we continue to scale and evolve, we’re looking for builders, innovators, and problem solvers who thrive on challenge–people who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than follow a well-paved path.

At Neo, ownership is part of how we think and operate. For select roles, equity participation reinforces that mindset by giving employees a direct stake in the company’s long-term success. Regardless of role, every team member is expected to think like an owner and make decisions that move the business forward.