Paralegal, Corporate

Dentons Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Mental health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Fitness subsidy

Parental leave top-up

Job summary

Dentons Canada seeks a Senior Corporate Paralegal in Vancouver to join our team. You will perform complex corporate duties, including incorporations, amalgamations, continuations, dissolutions, and changes to directors/officers/shareholders.

Provide precise drafts of transactional documents, manage multi-lawyer workflows, and maintain minutes and records with high accuracy. A fast-paced environment with strong governance knowledge awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Corporate Records with senior-level responsibilities.
• Ability to draft sophisticated transactional documents with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to manage complex workflows and deadlines across lawyers.
• Work independently from inception to completion on complex transactions.
• Deep knowledge of corporate procedures, governance and business law.
• High accuracy, strong time management and attention to detail.
• Team player who supports colleagues in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient with MS Word/Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of complex and routine legal duties under supervision.
• Incorporation and organization of BC and Federal companies.
• Handle amalgamations, continuations in BC, and dissolutions.
• Manage director/officer/shareholder changes and partnerships registrations.
• Prepare registrations of business names and review corporate minute books.
• Draft documents and update electronic minute books, ensuring accuracy.
• Post time daily and manage records; perform other tasks as required.

Skills

Corporate records

Drafting

Time management

Deadline tracking

Independent work

Communication

MS Word & Outlook

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Dentons is designed to be different. Our firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2026); Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2026).

This role is an opportunity for you to join Canada's global law firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

POSITION SUMMARY

Dentons is seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team of Corporate Paralegals in our Vancouver office. This is a senior level position, and the key responsibilities include:

• Performs a variety of complex and routine legal duties under the supervision of the Supervisor and lawyers
• Incorporation and organization of BC and Federal companies
• Amalgamations
• Continuations in and out of BC
• Dissolutions
• Director, officer and shareholder changes
• Partnership registrations/changes
• Business name registrations
• Attending to the review and analysis of corporate minute book records and recommending the appropriate course of action to update records and rectify deficiencies, including drafting the required documentation
• Updating electronic minute books
• Posting time daily to maintain accurate time dockets
  Other tasks as required

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 8 years’ experience working within the Corporate Records practice area and senior-level experience preparing transactional documents
• Produce accurate, sophisticated drafts of legal documents and correspondence, with little to no supervision
• Proven ability to manage complex workflows, anticipate needs, and track critical deadlines across multiple lawyers or practice groups
• Ability to work independently and manage complex transactions from inception to completion
• Possess a deep knowledge of corporate procedures, corporate governance and business law
• A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and time management skills
• Demonstrate a team approach and supports colleagues;
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and manage multi-priorities to meet necessary deadlines
• Communicates in a clear and precise manner
• Advanced computer skills; proficient with MS Word and Outlook

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The target salary range for this position is $90,000 – $105,000, commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Dentons is committed to equitable and competitive compensation. This target range falls within our internal salary ranges, which are based on comparable roles in the external market. We strive to hire, promote, and transfer individuals at the entry point of the range, with consideration given to prior experience, relevant skills, and market conditions.

We recognize that rewarding exceptional talent goes beyond salary. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes inclusive and flexible benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people. This includes extended health and mental health benefits, paid time off, retirement savings plans, a fitness subsidy, parental leave top-up, and more.

In addition, our learning and development programs—such as mentorship opportunities, employee networks, and leadership development initiatives—are designed to support personal and professional growth.

At Dentons, all candidate screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made by people. From time to time, we use AI-enabled tools to assist in enhancing our recruitment process and materials; however, these tools do not screen candidates or make hiring decisions.

Note: Availability of benefits and programs may vary depending on your location and employment type and may be subject to eligibility criteria. Dentons reserves the right to modify or discontinue offerings, in whole or in part, at its discretion and without prior notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer’s for 15 consecutive years (2011-2026), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026) for the eighth time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].