Legal Assistant jobs in Canada

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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