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Aplin is proud to support a long-time client in hiring a Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant / Paralegal for their downtown Edmonton office. This firm has been evolving in a very positive way, with a strong focus on culture, onboarding, and employee development driven by an impactful HR leader. Combined with a highly regarded group of lawyers, this is a supportive, collaborative, and well-run environment where team members can truly grow their careers.
This is a hybrid Legal Assistant / Paralegal role, offering a unique blend of administrative and transactional responsibilities. While the firm has a well-established corporate department, you will also work closely with a solicitor whose broad practice provides exposure to a wide variety of corporate and commercial matters, including financing and share purchase transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a role with greater depth, responsibility, and long-term development.
Responsibilities
Corporate & Transactional Support
- Assist with corporate transactions, including share and asset purchase agreements
- Support mergers and acquisitions activities and due diligence processes
- Organize and review corporate records and minute books
Financing & Lending
- Prepare and coordinate loan and security documentation, including promissory notes, guarantees, and General Security Agreements
- Liaise with lenders, borrowers, and external parties to facilitate transactions
- Manage closing documentation and ensure all conditions are satisfied
Legal Assistant & Document Management
- Draft and format legal documents and correspondence
- Proofread agreements and maintain accuracy across all documentation
- Manage precedents, templates, and file organization
- Handle calendar management, scheduling, and general administrative support
Transaction Coordination
- Manage closing checklists, timelines, and key deliverables
- Coordinate execution of documents and signatures across multiple stakeholders
- Liaise with clients, accountants, and opposing counsel
- Organize and manage high volumes of documentation for complex transactions
Qualifications
- Experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in corporate/commercial law
- Exposure to transactional work (financing, corporate structuring etc) is an asset
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Why Join This Firm?
- Positive and evolving culture with a strong focus on employee development
- Opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to meaningful corporate and commercial work
- Supportive, team-oriented environment with highly respected lawyers
- Competitive compensation
- Top tier benefits packages – employer covers 100% of the premiums
- RRSP’s, active living allowance and more
- Free access to a fitness center in the building
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.