Senior Paralegal, Corporate

Nutrien; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled paralegal to join their corporate legal team in Calgary. This role offers the chance to contribute to the legal operations of a leading agricultural company, ensuring compliance and supporting various corporate functions. You will be responsible for maintaining essential documentation, drafting legal resolutions, and managing legal billing systems. This position not only provides an opportunity to grow your career but also to be part of a company dedicated to safety, integrity, and inclusion. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will help shape the future of agriculture.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal group.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation and filings for subsidiaries, ensuring compliance.
• Draft legal documents and provide corporate secretarial support.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Paralegal Diploma

University Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ALF Database

Job description

Pay Band : K

At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future, and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity, and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With nearly 25,000 employees worldwide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world's largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agricultural retail network that services over 500,000 growers globally.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and support inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectations of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career.

Reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities. This position will be based in the Calgary corporate office.

What you will do :

1. Maintain necessary paper and electronic documentation and filings for the subsidiaries of Nutrien Ltd., ensuring each subsidiary (in multiple jurisdictions) is in good standing, including filing annual returns and maintaining minute books.
2. Draft documentation including resolutions, incorporations, amalgamations, amendments of charter documents, dividend declarations, and intercompany agreements.
3. Complete Stats Canada questionnaires.
4. Provide support to ensure Organizational Chart and Director and Officer listings are up to date; assist with corporate secretarial support for various corporate functions and business segments including Corporate Development & Strategy, Treasury, and Tax.
5. Work closely with supervising counsel, other paralegals, and administrative staff.
6. Manage the legal billing support system, including user support, vendor support, and system maintenance. Activities include opening matter profiles, ensuring data accuracy, updating records, and timely reporting. Coordinate law firm hiring and onboarding processes. Ensure legal bills are processed accurately and promptly, working with accounting partners to ensure proper coding and tracking. Support legal leadership with financial and matter reporting. Guide admins, paralegals, and attorneys on law firm management. Support securities filings and related matters. Contribute to overall legal team efforts as an operational support resource.

What you will bring :

• Six or more years of experience in a law firm or within a corporate legal group.
• Paralegal diploma, university degree, or equivalent experience.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and ALF database.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, prioritization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.