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Join one of Canada’s leading business law firms as a Senior Corporate Paralegal, where you’ll play a key role in supporting sophisticated corporate transactions and advising on complex legal matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional seeking a collaborative environment, meaningful work, and opportunities for continued career growth.
About Our Client
Our client is a leading international business law and litigation firm. The firm provides strategic legal advice across all areas of business law, serving a diverse client base that including Fortune 100 companies, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit organizations, and private individuals. Recognized for its commitment to excellence, collaboration, and client service, our client fosters an inclusive and collegial workplace where talented professionals are empowered to grow their careers while making meaningful contributions to clients and the communities they serve.
About The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Paralegal to join its Corporate Services team. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated corporate transactions while managing files from inception through completion with a high degree of autonomy. You will collaborate closely with lawyers on complex mandates involving incorporations, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and corporate governance matters.
This position is ideal for an experienced corporate paralegal who enjoys working in a fast-paced, professional environment and is looking to join a respected national firm that values expertise, teamwork, and continuous professional development.
About The Position
Reporting to the Corporate Services team, the Senior Corporate Paralegal will provide specialized legal and technical support to lawyers across a variety of corporate transactions. The successful candidate will independently manage multiple files while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional client service.
Responsibilities
- Conducting minute book reviews and maintaining corporate records.
- Managing incorporations and extra-provincial registrations across Canada.
- Preparing documentation for reorganizations, acquisitions, mergers, amalgamations, amendments, continuations, revivals, dissolutions, and name changes.
- Reviewing agreements and preparing supporting legal documentation.
- Conducting and summarizing due diligence searches.
- Organizing transaction closings, including closing documentation and closing books.
- Completing provincial and federal corporate filings.
- Managing files from beginning to completion with minimal supervision.
- Performing other related corporate paralegal responsibilities as required.
The Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of corporate paralegal experience within a law firm.
- Strong knowledge of corporate legislation and the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
- Experience using the ALF corporate records database.
- Comprehensive knowledge of incorporations under the Corporations Act.
- Experience working with public companies and knowledge of the Securities Act.
- Proven ability to manage multiple files while meeting tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication, client service, and interpersonal skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $90,000-$120,000 commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
- Health and wellness subsidy.
- Annual education and tuition reimbursement.
- Group retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
- Employee referral incentive program.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a leading international law firm.
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — 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. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.