Senior Corporate Paralegal

Stacey Danley at Aplin has partnered with a growing downtown Winnipeg law firm on the search for a Senior Corporate Paralegal. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate professional to join a collaborative legal team and play a key role in managing complex corporate files while supporting lawyers and clients across a wide range of transactions.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in corporate law, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to a team of paralegals
• Prepare and file documents for the incorporation of Manitoba, Federal, and professional corporations
• Complete extra-provincial registrations and business name registrations
• Create, maintain, and organize electronic and physical corporate minute books
• Maintain and update corporate records using corporate database software
• Prepare and file annual returns, annual resolutions, and business name renewals across multiple jurisdictions
• Draft and file corporate documents related to amalgamations, amendments, dissolutions, share transfers, dividends, and changes of principals
• Conduct online filings and corporate searches with registries across Canada
• Assist with documentation related to mergers, acquisitions, and corporate reorganizations
• Prepare standard business and corporate agreements
• Serve as a key point of contact for lawyers, accountants, external counsel, and clients
• Respond to inquiries and provide guidance on corporate filings and compliance matters
• Monitor legislative changes to ensure corporate entities remain compliant
• Maintain and update corporate precedents, protocols, and procedures within the department
• Support workflow coordination by delegating tasks appropriately and monitoring workloads

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal in a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong working knowledge of corporate filings and procedures across Canadian jurisdictions
• Experience maintaining corporate minute books and corporate records
• Proficiency with corporate database software and electronic filing systems
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with legal professionals and clients

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.