Corporate Paralegal

Corporate Paralegal

Discover the excitement of working at a renowned national law firm – located in Vancouver – where your talents as a Corporate Paralegal will be essential to driving success in a dynamic and supportive environment. This is a place where your professional growth will be prioritized, where your career has a chance to thrive to the top! Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work alongside top legal professionals in the nation. If you’re looking for a role that challenges and rewards you, with stunning views and an unbeatable location, this is the place for you! Apply now.

Salary: Up to $120K

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file notice of articles and corporate documentation relating to simple/complex incorporations, organizations, amendments, continuances to/from other jurisdictions, short and long form amalgamations, and dissolutions governed by the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) and the Canada Business Corporations Act.
• Produce routine minute and other record book documentation for all manner of entities (i.e., annual meeting materials, changes in directors/officers/registered office, dividends, share provisions, etc.) and make necessary filings.
• Compose and file business name, corporate name, partnership, and limited partnership registrations as required by provincial and federal legislation.
• Draft and file extra-provincial and territorial registrations, filings, amendments, and annual returns on behalf of corporations, partnerships, and limited partnerships as required.
• Prepare and file annual returns and various corporation forms as required by applicable legislation.
• Provide assistance during and/or subsequent to completion of a transaction, as may be required.
• Review, analyze, and summarize basic/complex minute books and other records and recommend a course of action to rectify any deficiencies and draft necessary documentation.
• Conduct searches for corporate profile reports and other databases; determine the currency of information.
• Obtain Certificates of Status/Compliance/Good Standing and equivalents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience as a Corporate Paralegal.
• Working knowledge of BC Online.
• Membership in good standing with the BCPA.
• Thorough knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite of Applications, CorpLink, Ecore, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.

To apply, please forward your resume to Zaheeda Merali, Manager – Executive Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com