Corporate Lending Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Aplin is partnering with a leading lawyer in real estate development and private lending to hire an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal with deep expertise in corporate lending and finance transactions.

This role is heavily focused (approximately 50%) on private lending and corporate finance files, where the client acts as the lender. The successful candidate will have experience preparing and managing loan documentation, securities, and closing deliverables in sophisticated financing transactions.

The remaining portion of the role involves large-scale real estate development files, including projects on First Nations land. While First Nations experience is considered a strong asset, it is not required. The priority is strong lending and corporate finance expertise.

Key Responsibilities
Corporate Lending & Finance (Primary Focus):

• Draft, revise, and manage loan agreements and related finance documents
• Prepare and register security documentation (GSA, PPSA, mortgages, guarantees, etc.)
• Coordinate conditions precedent and post-closing deliverables
• Prepare and manage closing agendas and transaction checklists
• Liaise with borrowers, financial institutions, and external counsel
• Conduct corporate searches and due diligence
• Manage complex multi-party financing transactions

Real Estate Development Files:

• Support large development transactions from initial financing through closing
• Assist with transactions involving projects on First Nations land (where applicable)
• Coordinate documentation, signatures, and funding processes
• Maintain organized digital and physical file systems

Administrative & File Management:

• Manage high-value, high-complexity files with minimal supervision
• Track key dates, undertakings, and funding timelines
• Provide overall transaction coordination support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate lending / banking law
• Strong experience acting for the lender
• Extensive knowledge of loan agreements and corporate finance documentation
• Experience preparing and registering security
• Comfortable managing large, document-heavy transactions
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Experience working on transactions involving First Nations land (an asset)
• Exposure to development financing

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