Senior Bilingual Paralegal (Business Law)

McCarthy Tétrault; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian law firm is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join its Montreal office. The ideal candidate will have eight years of experience in corporate law, excellent bilingual communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach to managing transactions. This role offers a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits from day one. Join a team committed to professionalism and collaboration.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits from day one

Competitive compensation

Generous time off including volunteer day

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience in corporate law.
• Capacity to manage many files simultaneously and work well under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Playing a key role in transactional matters related to mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
• Preparing and drafting corporate documents.
• Coaching and training of paralegals from junior and intermediate levels.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Detail oriented

Teamwork skills

Education

College diploma in paralegal studies or law degree

Job description

Overview

Senior Paralegal (Business Law) role at McCarthy Tétrault. McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. We offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We have been recognized as a Top 100 Employer and as a Best Diversity Employer, with a culture built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and provide tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

We are recruiting for a paraprofessional in business law to join our team in our Montreal or Quebec City offices. The successful candidate must have a minimum of eight years in corporate law and will be responsible for assisting our team of lawyers in transactions (including mergers and acquisitions and corporate reorganizations). McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

The employee in this position will be part of a national team working with lawyers and professionals in all offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. An employee in this position will be expected to work in English or French for clients, lawyers or professionals who understand and communicate only in English or French. Bilingualism (French and English) is a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Playing a key role in transactional matters related to mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations, including handling file organization, drafting, and monitoring.
• Preparing and drafting documents such as various resolutions, corporate filings, incorporations and organizations, amalgamations, as well as continuances (importation / exportation), dissolutions, revivals and closing agendas.
• Updating the minute books under your responsibility.
• Performing minute book reviews in the context of due diligence, drafting the corporate review reports and drafting the corrective resolutions.
• Coaching and being involved in the training of paralegals from junior and intermediate levels.
• Interacting with clients and lawyers when the circumstances require it.
• Assisting paralegals from other departments, as required.
• Performing any other tasks associated with this position.

Qualifications

• College diploma in paralegal studies or law degree.
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience in corporate law.
• Capacity to manage many files simultaneously and work well under pressure.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Detail and solution oriented, ability to meet deadlines and take initiative.
• Exercise judgment and make decisions.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to interact with support staff and specialists at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

How to Apply

We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.