Senior Paralegal, Business Law

McCarthy Tétrault LLP; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Tétrault LLP in Montreal or Quebec City is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support complex corporate transactions. The role offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities to mentor junior staff.

Ideal candidates have a college degree in paralegal studies, at least 10 years of corporate law experience, and bilingual fluency in French and English. NUANS certification is required and the firm supports professional development and inclusion.

Qualifications

• College Degree/Certificate in Paralegal studies or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate law.
• NUANS Completion Certificate, as required.
• Bilingualism (French and English).

Responsibilities

• Providing independent professional support services, including assistance with complex transactions.
• Preparing and drafting documents related to corporate reorganizations, tax reorganizations, asset/share purchase and sale transactions, and due diligence review reports.
• Attend organizational meetings with clients/lawyers and recommend a course of action.
• Assisting in drafting various agreements.
• Coordinating closing documents, searches, and reporting on other matters for the transaction.
• Mentoring junior and intermediate paralegal/law clerks.
• Maintaining integrity of corporate database and all record keeping systems.
• Recording time entries in accordance with firm requirements; tracking billable and non-billable hours.

Skills

Bilingual French and English

Education

College Degree/Certificate in Paralegal studies

Tools

NUANS Completion Certificate

Job description

Job Description

At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

This position can be based out of Montreal or Quebec City. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

As a Senior Paralegal, you will be:

• Providing independent professional support services, including assistance with complex transactions.
• Preparing and drafting some or all of the following documents, in addition to those in Level I and Level II (see end of document):(a) Documents and articles relating to corporate reorganizations(b) Documents and articles relating to tax reorganizations(c) Documents and articles relating to asset/share purchase and sale transactions(d) Due diligence review reports
• Other duties and responsibilities may include some or all of the following:(a) Attend organizational meetings with clients/lawyers and recommend a course of action.(b) Assisting in drafting various agreements.(c) Reviewing and analyzing corporate charter documents and recommending changes as needed.(d) Drafting complex share provisions.(e) Assisting in preparation of complex closing agendas.(f) Conducting complex due diligence reviews.(g) Coordinating closing documents, searches, and reporting on other matters for the transaction.(h) Attending closings.(i) Preparing checklists and precedents.(j) Obtaining name search reports and reporting on the results of same and updating if required.(k) Maintaining integrity of corporate database and all record keeping systems.(l) Mentoring junior and intermediate paralegal/law clerks.
• Keeping current on changes in legislation and government policy and informing others as appropriate.
• Ensuring quality and accuracy of work, and ensuring work is completed within reasonable time frame.
• Record time entries in a timely manner in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Firm and the practice group/administrative services group. Record the minimum number of billable and non-billable hours as required.
• Any other related tasks as required.

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:

• College Degree/Certificate in Paralegal studies or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate law.
• NUANS Completion Certificate, as required.
• Bilingualism (French and English)

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• 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.

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.