Corporate Governance Paralegals (Remote, Toronto-based)

Axiom Talent Platform•Toronto, ON

143d•Remote

About The Position

We are currently seeking corporate governance paralegals based in the Greater Toronto Area to join our bench of fully vetted candidates working secondments for our top global clients on a remote basis. Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Requirements

10+ years of corporate governance experience gained working as a paralegal in a large corporate in-house environment
Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and best practices and familiarity with corporate filings, SEC regulations, and compliance requirements
Proficient in legal research tools, databases, and related software
Open to working in an engagement-based role, seconded to clients on a temporary basis
Ability to work remotely, located in the Greater Toronto Area

Responsibilities

Assist client's legal team in drafting and reviewing corporate governance documents, including board resolutions, bylaws, policies, and charters
Conduct research and analyze legal and regulatory requirements related to corporate governance and compliance
Maintain and update corporate records, including board and committee minutes, shareholder records, and other governance-related documents
Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate documents including annual reports, proxy statements, and SEC filings