Securities Legal Assistant/Paralegal - #5144
Our client, a well-established downtown Vancouver law firm, is seeking a Securities Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join its busy securities practice.
This role will support lawyers and clients on a wide range of securities and corporate matters involving reporting issuers, including private placements, public offerings, share consolidations, name changes, takeover/issuer bids, continuous disclosure obligations, and related regulatory filings.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, complete, and manage securities filings through SEDAR+, SEDI, BCSC eServices, OSC Electronic Filing Portal, TMX LINX, Canadian Securities Exchange, and CDS.
- Coordinate securities filings, filing fees, deadlines, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and file Reports of Exempt Distribution, exemptive relief applications, TSX/TSXV filings, and continuous disclosure documents.
- Assist with transfer agent matters and securities compliance requirements.
- Prepare and file news releases, material change reports, financial statements, MD&A, CEO/CFO certificates, early warning reports, annual information forms, and AGM materials.
- Prepare corporate documentation relating to incorporations, amalgamations, continuances, dissolutions, resolutions, and related corporate transactions.
- Conduct securities-related research and assist with precedent development and maintenance.
- Support special projects and provide administrative assistance to the securities group as required.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a securities, corporate, or hybrid legal support role within a law firm.
- Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal certificate/diploma.
- Experience with securities filing systems and reporting issuer matters.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail, proofreading, and communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
Compensation & Benefits
- $70,000 - $80,000 annual salary.
- Extended health and dental coverage.
- TELUS Health EFAP.
- Pension matching program.
- Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
- Generous vacation and sick time allowances.
- Annual professional development allowance.
- Annual fitness allowance.
Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
