Senior Paralegal

Rohit Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in real estate is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support legal operations and ensure compliance with corporate objectives. The candidate will provide strategic legal guidance, oversee litigation, and develop internal policies. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of progressive paralegal experience, with strong skills in contract review and real estate transactions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive paralegal experience required.
• 2+ years of experience in contract review, real estate or commercial transactions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance to leadership.
• Monitor and manage litigation activity with external counsel.
• Develop and maintain internal legal policies.

Skills

Legal oversight

Risk management

Team leadership

Policy development

Compliance training

Contract review

Real estate transactions

Education

Associate's degree in Business Administration

Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies

Associate's degree in Legal

Job description

Overview

The Senior Paralegal plays a key role in supporting the legal operations of the organization, providing high-level support on real estate transactions, contract management, litigation coordination, and regulatory compliance. This role ensures the Legal Team functions efficiently and aligns with corporate objectives, legislative requirements, and risk management practices. The Senior Paralegal collaborates closely with internal departments, senior leaders, and external counsel to develop policies, improve processes, and support business growth. With a strong focus on team development, strategic oversight, and cross-functional collaboration, the Senior Paralegal ensures that legal matters are handled with professionalism, accuracy, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Oversight & Risk Management: Provide strategic legal guidance to senior leadership, identifying areas of company exposure and advising on mitigation strategies.
• Legal Oversight & Risk Management: Monitor and manage litigation activity in collaboration with external legal counsel, ensuring timely updates and coordinated responses.
• Legal Oversight & Risk Management: Maintain a centralized register of ongoing or potential legal actions and risks across jurisdictions.
• Legal Oversight & Risk Management: Review and support licensing, registrations, and compliance requirements for builder obligations (e.g., Alberta New Home Warranty, deposit insurance).

• Leadership & Team Development: Coordinate team objectives, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and day-to-day operational demands.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead regular team meetings and cross-departmental communications to maintain consistency across regions.
• Leadership & Team Development: Mentor and develop legal team members, building leadership capacity and preparing for future growth.
• Leadership & Team Development: Foster a collaborative and engaged team culture by supporting employee development and recognition.

• Policy, Compliance & Training: Develop, implement, and maintain internal legal policies aligned with current legislation and organizational goals.
• Policy, Compliance & Training: Conduct internal training sessions on legal processes, risk, and compliance best practices for departments such as operations, finance, and development.
• Policy, Compliance & Training: Ensure team adherence to document management systems and internal protocols for signing authority and approvals.
• Policy, Compliance & Training: Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance compliance and streamline legal workflows.

• Operational & Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with multifamily project managers, Treasury, and Accounting to standardize operating procedures and ensure legal alignment.
• Operational & Cross-Functional Support: Provide legal support on real estate transactions, financings, and other corporate matters in partnership with external counsel.
• Operational & Cross-Functional Support: Support internal audits and financial reviews, working closely with the Corporate Controller.
• Operational & Cross-Functional Support: Assist Accounts Payable with invoice coordination and external legal billing processes.
• Operational & Cross-Functional Support: Review and summarize acquisition agreements, procurement contracts, NDAs, and other legal documents for clarity, risk, and legal sufficiency across all departments.

• Technology, Automation & Continuous Improvement: Oversee legal document templates, policy manuals, and systems to ensure accessibility, accuracy, and up-to-date compliance.
• Technology, Automation & Continuous Improvement: Lead automation efforts in coordination with other departments to increase efficiency and reduce manual processing.
• Technology, Automation & Continuous Improvement: Attend legal conferences and professional development sessions to maintain knowledge of industry trends and legislative updates.

Work Experience

• Progressive paralegal experience (6+ years)
• Previous experience focused in Contract Review, Real Estate or Commercial transactions preferred (2+ years)

Education

• Associate\'s degree in Business Administration
• Associate\'s degree in Paralegal Studies
• Associate\'s degree in Legal