Law Clerk/Paralegal - Corporate Services

Gowling WLG • Vancouver, BC

1d • CA$64,800 - CA$79,380 • Hybrid

About The Position

Gowling WLG is seeking a full-time Corporate Paralegal/Law Clerk to join our Corporate Services group in our Corporate Commercial, Funds and Private M&A department. The successful candidate is a motivated and dependable team player who values a collaborative, supportive environment, with flexibility to meet both individual and organizational needs.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Corporate Paralegal experience in a law firm, preferably part of a Corporate Services Team.
• Strong understanding of corporate procedures, annual maintenance, and records management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner.
• Excellent organization, communication, and attention to detail.
• Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Knowledgeable about current legislation and government regulations.
• Produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines.
• Able to prioritize and to redefine priorities when necessary.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual resolutions for BC companies, federal corporations, and societies.
• Review and coordinate filings of Annual Reports and corporate records for Extra-Provincial corporations.
• Assist with day-to-day corporate transactions, including director and officer changes, change of the registered and records office and name changes.
• Conducting due diligence reviews of corporate minute books and fixing deficiencies as required.
• Updating and maintaining corporate records to ensure that all documents comply with applicable legislation.
• Assisting with the creation and uploading of Transparency Registers.
• Responding to inquiries from lawyers, clients and corporate registries.
• Assisting with other administrative duties as required.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
• Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
• 15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
• Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
• Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
• Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed