We are currently looking for a Paralegal for a Corporate department in Edmonton, supporting both Partner and Associate practices, and leading transactional work.
Duties and 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.
Knowledge, Qualities & Experience Required
· 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;
· Familiarity with the Alberta Societies Act an asset;
· 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.
If this position appeals to you please email a word document of your resume. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for choosing Ultimate Recruitment for all your recruitment needs. #NORISKNOREWARD
Ultimate Recruitment specializes in human resources and recruitment for various fields and industries. At Ultimate, our goal is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful job match. For job seekers, Ultimate Recruitment is your key to unlocking boundless job opportunities.
Pay: $75,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
