Corporate And Transactional Paralegal

Description:

Our client, a prestigious law firm located in downtown Montreal, is seeking a bilingual and experienced corporate paralegal to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in corporate law to take on new challenges in a dynamic, professional environment. The role involves working on complex commercial transactions with a high level of autonomy, supported by assistants and clerks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and modifying various corporate legal documents (contracts, reorganizations, continuations, dissolutions, shareholder agreements, mergers, acquisitions, notices, etc.)

• Incorporating, registering, organizing, liquidating, and dissolving companies, and filing corporate documents

• Assisting lawyers with transactional files (producing closing agendas, preparing contract annexes, drafting resolutions, etc.)

• Attending closing meetings

• Conducting research in business registries, such as the Registraire des entreprises, Corporations Canada, and other company registers

Required Skills:

• DEC in legal techniques or equivalent training

• Significant experience in corporate transactional law

• High level of bilingualism (written and oral)

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Autonomy, rigor, and good time management skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and proactivity

Why Join:

• A professional work environment

• Opportunities for remote work

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package