Legal | Corporate Paralegal / Legal Assistant - FT

www.reedpope.ca – offers a supportive, collegial working environment, flexible working arrangements, benefits, and above-market remuneration.

We are looking for a corporate paralegal or legal assistant to join our growing team. This role will focus on supporting lawyers in corporate transactions, corporate governance, and general business law matters. The ideal candidate will bring experience in managing and preparing corporate records, incorporations, due diligence, and business transaction support. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a team of experienced professionals in a collaborative and flexible environment.

Primary Duties:

• Prepare and file corporate documents for incorporations, amendments, continuations, amalgamations, and dissolutions
• Maintain and update corporate minute books and records, including share registers and directors’/officers’ ledgers
• Prepare annual maintenance documents and coordinate filings with registries
• Assist with due diligence processes including organizing and reviewing corporate records and preparing summaries or reports for clients
• Prepare closing agendas and closing documents for share and asset purchase transactions
• Coordinate and assist with execution of documents and closing procedures
• Draft standard agreements and corporate resolutions
• Conduct corporate and personal property security searches
• Assist with regulatory filings (e.g., securities filings, business name registrations, extraprovincial registrations)
• Support lawyers in ongoing corporate reorganizations and related transactions

Training, Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in a corporate/commercial legal practice
• Strong understanding of corporate law processes and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with corporate records software and electronic filing systems (e.g., ALF, BC Online)
• Proficiency in Office, ALF and Adobe
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional and courteous manner
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Salary & Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work Location: In person

Education:

• Post-secondary education in legal studies or related field preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$90,000.00 per year