Paralegal, Corporate Commercial Group

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Calgary is seeking a Corporate Paralegal with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include supporting lawyers in corporate transactions, preparing documentation, and mentoring junior staff. The firm offers a hybrid working environment and a competitive compensation package, alongside opportunities for professional development and diversity programs.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Certification in Legal Project Management

Access to a mentoring program

Talent development framework

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Day off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Corporate Paralegal.
• Solid knowledge of corporate legislation and experience in Alberta and other Canadian jurisdictions.
• Strong work ethic; continuous improvement mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Firm’s lawyers and clients with corporate and tax reorganizations.
• Prepare documentation and complete filings for corporate matters.
• Draft key documentation required in corporate transactions.
• Review and analyze corporate charter documents to ensure compliance.
• Mentor students, associates and junior paralegals.

Skills

Experience as a Corporate Paralegal

Knowledge of corporate legislation

Ability to perform due diligence searches

Strong work ethic

Job description

Join to apply for the Paralegal, Corporate Commercial Group role at BLG

Responsibilities

• Play a critical role to support the Firm’s lawyers and clients with corporate and tax reorganizations and corporate restructuring transactions
• Work with top tier corporate lawyers to prepare documentation and complete filings for various corporate matters including incorporations, organizations, amendments, dividend declarations, continuances, liquidations and dissolutions
• Draft key documentation required in the context of corporate transactions, including closing agendas, complex share conditions, and ancillary documents
• Be responsible for reviewing and analyzing corporate charter documents and records to ensure compliance with governing statute and identify deficiencies
• Work as member of a collaborative team to mentor and share your corporate knowledge with students, associates and junior paralegals

What you will bring to this role

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Corporate Paralegal
• Solid knowledge of corporate legislation and experience in Alberta and other Canadian jurisdictions
• Ability to perform various due diligence searches an asset
• Strong work ethic; continuous improvement mindset and a self-starter in a fast-paced environment

What does BLG have to offer you?

• A hybrid working environment with technology reimbursements to support digital working
• Certification in Legal Project Management (LPM)
• Access to our market leading mentoring program
• A talent development framework that helps you develop your desired career path, including access to training and continued education opportunities
• Exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, access to wellness platforms and programs, and a day off to volunteer in your community

Job details

• Seniority level : Executive
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Legal
• Industries : Law Practice