Securities Legal Assistant/Paralegal Jobs in Vancouver, Canada at R•JOHNSON
Position: Securities Legal Assistant/Paralegal – #5144
Job description:
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.
Work Location:
In person
Title: Securities Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Company: R•JOHNSON
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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