Paralegal, Corporate M&A
Miller Thomson
- Edmonton, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform a variety of legal and administrative duties in the area of Corporate law, assisting with corporate and corporate tax-related matters, and will primarily be tasked to draft corporate resolutions, notices, agreements and other ancillary documents in connection with complex transactions;
- Draft complex share provisions and documents pertaining to corporate and tax reorganizations (ITA ss 51, 85, 86, 97), financings and share or asset purchase transactions;
- Draft documents relating to incorporations, organizations, amalgamations, amendments/alterations, rollovers, redemptions, annual proceedings, dividends, continuances, dissolutions, revivals, extra-provincial registrations across Canada, licenses, limited partnerships and business names.
- Conduct corporate minute book reviews and prepare reports.
- Analyze corporate charter documents and corporate records to ensure compliance with governing statutes and make recommendations on relevancy and remedial actions;
- Conduct corporate searches and analyze filings;
- Maintain and review corporate records, securities ledgers and registers, including uploading executed documents to virtual minute books.
- Assist with fee quotes for large corporate projects.
- Consult and collaborate with solicitors and clients to receive and implement instructions at the onset and during the course of corporate transactions and reorganizations;
- Liaise with clients, lawyers, students and public officials and mentor intermediate and junior paralegals;
- Collaborate with support staff and supervise assistant(s).
- Research and interpret legal and technical procedures, statutes, and regulations applicable to the area of practice.
- Other maintenance tasks and filings.
- A solid understanding of current legal terminology and excellent knowledge of federal and provincial corporate statutes and corporate procedures;
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
- Professional communication skills with clients, lawyers and team members;
- Excellent multi-tasking abilities;
- Proven ability to manage a large workload volume, competing priorities and demands;
- Sound ability to adhere to strict deadlines;
- Strong ability to problem solve with minimal supervision;
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, EnAct/Alf and Aderant;
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and follow instructions with minimal supervision.
- A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
- A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan and TFSA;
- Childcare, eldercare and family resources to support you and your family;
- A wellness reimbursement program to foster employee well-being as well as a perks program through Perkopolis;
- Professional development opportunities through MT Learn;
- Flexible working options;
- Special appreciation events/celebrations;
- Charitable savings programs.