Senior Corporate Paralegal

Head Office
1200, 205 5 Avenue SW
Bow Valley Square II
Calgary, AB T2P2V7, CAN

Welcome to STEP, where work is engaging, camaraderie is high, and Safety is always on our mind.

We're a dynamic company that values innovation, invests in our team's growth, and offers exciting social activities and perks. Join our family-like environment of visionaries and professionals who live our values every day. See the details below to learn more about STEP!

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A social environment: Culture-building activities.
• Industry leading clients: Challenges to expand your skills.
• Career growth: Opportunities for advancement.
• Competitive pay
• STEP provided benefit package (starts day 1 with option to upgrade)
• TFSA/RRSP matching
• Potential for paid training and development opportunities
• Fuel discount card for personal use
• Employee perks inclusive of preferred vendor pricing and discounted memberships

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

ROLE

We are currently looking to hire a full-time permanent Senior Corporate Paralegal in the Calgary Head Office. This role will be a key member of STEP’s legal team, working closely with our VP Legal and General Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, the executive office, and the Board of Directors, to provide a broad range of legal support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting in the preparation and filing of corporate documents (including Annual Information Form, Management Information Circular & AGM related documents, insider reporting, annual and quarterly financial reporting, etc.).
• Providing meaningful support in achieving the Corporation's corporate governance goals.
• Drafting meeting agendas, resolutions, and minutes.
• Administration of corporate database and contract management software.
• Drafting documentation for various corporate transactions such as intercompany agreements, incorporations, amalgamations, reorganizations, amendments of constating documents etc.
• Completion of Annual Returns and other corporate filings in various jurisdictions.
• Assist in implementing changes to contracts to comply with legislation/regulations.
• Working collaboratively with various team members to share corporate knowledge and identify process improvements.
• Maintain corporate records and minute books.
• Completing SEDAR+ and SEDI filings as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of work experience as a corporate paralegal in a law firm or in-house environment.
• Experience with corporate governance at publicly traded companies.
• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred.
• Prior experience with Diligent and Computershare’s Global Entity Management System (GEMS) would be a significant asset.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work independently and with a high degree of professionalism.
• Strong sense of ownership of work product.
• Flexibility and ability to balance multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Works well under pressure and has a high level of attention to detail.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT:

For starters, we have a manifesto which is directly tied to our core values, what STEP, in a literal sense, was built on. Our business has grown at a rapid pace since it was founded in 2011 and this can be attributed to our high expectations and clear communications ensuring we are providing an exceptional client experience. All of our equipment is state-of-the-art and purpose built using the latest software, designed specifically for our operations.

Our high utilization rate keeps the work engaging, and gives meaningful room for career advancement. Our robust maintenance program supports our equipment to ensure our professionals are working with reliable equipment that is fully functional. All this and more contributes to our commitment to an exceptional employee experience.

To read more about STEP’s growth and other exciting achievements, check out our website. We also invite you to visit our social media platforms to see what else we’re up to.

If you are looking for meaningful new challenges and are a motivated, solutions-oriented team player, we want to hear from you.