Paralegal - Corporate

DLA Piper Canada LLP • Edmonton, AB

40d • Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help companies with their legal needs around the world. Our mission is to be the leading global business law firm. DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is one of Canada’s leading law firms with a team of innovative, proactive and dedicated lawyers, administrative and support staff who serve our clients in Canada and around the world. We have been rated one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People since 2022.

We are currently looking for a Paralegal to join our Corporate department, supporting both Partner and Associate practices, and leading transactional work.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Corporate Paralegal role or similar role;
• Must have CORES II accreditation, CORES III preferred;
• Must be experienced in transactional work and project management;
• High degree of proficiency with ALF, Aderant and MS Office applications;
• Experience with corporate registry filings;
• Strong understanding of the Business Corporations Act (Alberta), and the Canada Business Corporations Act;
• Strong technical aptitude;
• High degree of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail;
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills required to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities;
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple files.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the Alberta Societies Act an asset

Responsibilities

• Support complex corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, financings, strategic investments, and real estate transactions (residential and commercial);
• Draft, review, and manage transactional documents, including closing checklists, ancillary agreements, organizational and re-organization documents, partnership agreements and purchase and sale agreements;
• Coordinate and manage transaction closings, including signature processes, conditions precedent, funds flow support, disbursement of funds, and post-closing deliverables;
• Assist with entity formation, restructuring, and dissolution for corporations;
• Interface with internal business teams, outside counsel, and third-party service providers to ensure transactions are executed efficiently and on schedule;
• Manage regulatory and filing requirements, including filings related to transactional matters;
• Respond to client inquiries and Partner needs expertly and efficiently; and
• Other duties, as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits starting on your first day, including extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and emergency out-of-country travel insurance – with 100% of the premiums paid by the firm;
• Disability Coverage including both short and long-term disability benefits;
• Retirement savings benefits including a support staff pension plan (firm contributes to the plan and matches staff contributions to a maximum percentage of salary), and a Group RRSP where contributions can be deducted directly from pay;
• Time off including competitive vacation time offering based on tenure with the firm, paid sick time and acknowledgment of all statutory and some non-statutory holidays;
• Wellness benefits including an Employee and Family Assistance Plan and an annual fitness/wellness subsidy;
• Hybrid Work Environment with the majority of positions having hybrid flexibility;
• Professional Development including support for ongoing continued learning opportunities; and
• Collaborative Team environment with staff and firm-wide events and celebrations throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees