Intermediate Corporate Records Paralegal

Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. The firm has been recognized as the largest law firm in Vancouver by Lexpert. Our lawyers have received national and international recognition in numerous legal directories and publications. Our clients are leaders in the jurisdictions where we are located and around the world.

Lawson Lundell LLP is seeking an experienced Corporate Services Paralegal join our busy Corporate Services Department, in our Vancouver office. The successful candidate is an enthusiastic and hardworking team player who would like to work with lawyers in this practice group. The regular working hours for this role are Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. We also offer the option of a hybrid work arrangement to provide added flexibility for the successful candidate.

Standard Responsibilities

• Be responsible for complex corporate work, from initial instructions of counsel to completion of post-closing filings
• Review and respond to numerous daily inquiries from counsel and clients regarding record books and transactions
• Preparing documents for British Columbia entities including incorporations, organizations, continuances, amendments, amalgamations and dissolutions
• Preparing and filing of extra provincial registrations and all required updates
• Preparing documents for British Columbia entities relating to share transactions including preparation of resolutions, subscriptions, issuances of share certificates and updates to registers
• Conducting minute book reviews and preparing documents to bring minute books up-to-date
• Preparing Transparency Registers
• Updating information in ALF database
• The paralegal will handle files from beginning to completion, working with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years corporate records experience
• Computer literacy with good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word and Excel)
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, corporate statutes and procedures and ability to exercise independent judgement
• Familiarity with the corporate records database “ALF”
• Familiarity with incorporations, annual records maintenance and other standard corporate transactions such as dividends and redemptions under the BC Business Corporations Act
• Ability to manage many files at once
• Drafting capabilities
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Thorough, meticulous and detail-oriented
• Highly autonomous
• Professional
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills

The typical salary range for this position is $70,000 - $110,000  annually. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity. In addition, we offer a variety of benefits, including:

• Health Benefits: extended health, dental, vision, out of country, life, AD&D
• Lifestyle Benefit: reimbursement for purchases from a pre-approved list, including memberships and gym equipment
• Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year
• Paid Parental leave top up
• Tenant Fitness Centre: Access to the fitness centre in our office building
• Education Reimbursement: we are committed to continued growth and development, and our educational reimbursement policy provides opportunity for our staff to expand on their skills and knowledge
• Financial Benefits: defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year-end bonuses and an employee referral bonus program
• Fun Environment: annual year end party, happy hours, staff appreciation week, and many other social events
• Awards: long term service and bonus vacation awards
• Hybrid Work Option: we offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement to support work-life balance

If you are a professional, motivated hardworking team player with a positive outlook and would like to share your expertise with us, please submit your resume with a cover letter.

Although we thank all applicants for their interest in Lawson Lundell LLP, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  No phone calls please.

We are not accepting applications from external recruitment agencies currently.