Posted 9 months ago
Paralegal - Corporate
@ DLA Piper Canada LLP
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is hiring a Corporate Paralegal to support Partner and Associate practices on complex corporate and commercial transactions. The role involves drafting transactional documents, coordinating closings, and handling corporate registry filings for Alberta and federal entities. The posting requires 7 years of corporate paralegal experience and CORES II accreditation; hybrid flexibility is noted for most positions.
Responsibilities:
- Support corporate and commercial transactions and closings
- Draft and manage transactional documents
- Prepare Alberta and federal corporate filings
- Maintain corporate records and minute books
- Respond to Partner and client inquiries
Requirements summary:
- 7 years corporate paralegal or similar experience
- CORES II accreditation (CORES III preferred)
- Experience with transactional work and project management
- Proficiency in ALF, Aderant and MS Office
- Knowledge of Alberta and federal corporate statutes
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-02-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CORES II, CORES III |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Wellness |
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DLA Piper Canada LLP
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DLA Piper is a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes. Every day we help trailblazing organizations seize business opportunities and successfully manage growth and change at speed. Through our pro bono work and community investment around the world, we help create a more just and sustainable future. Visit dlapiper.com to discover more.
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DLA Piper is a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes. Every day we help trailblazing organizations seize business…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Law Practice |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | London, England |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 2005 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help companies with their legal needs around the world. Our mission is to be the leading global business law firm. DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is one of Canada’s leading law firms with a team of innovative, proactive and dedicated lawyers, administrative and support staff who serve our clients in Canada and around the world. We have been rated one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People since 2022.
We are currently looking for a Paralegal to join our Corporate department, supporting both Partner and Associate practices, and leading transactional work.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support complex corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, financings, and strategic investments;
- Draft, review, and manage transactional documents, including closing checklists and ancillary agreements;
- Coordinate and manage transaction closings, including signature processes, conditions precedent, funds flow support, and post-closing deliverables;
- Assist with entity formation, restructuring, and dissolution for corporations;
- Interface with internal business teams, outside counsel, and third-party service providers to ensure transactions are executed efficiently and on schedule;
- Manage regulatory and filing requirements, including filings related to transactional matters;
- Maintain and update corporate records and databases to ensure accuracy and compliance;
- Preparation of corporate documents relating to Alberta, Federal and extra-provincial corporations, limited partnerships and societies/not-for-profits, including incorporations/registrations, corporate reorganizations, share/asset transactions, amendments, director and officer changes, name changes, amalgamations, continuations, dissolutions and revivals;
- Minute book reviews, including reporting and ratifying resolutions;
- Respond to client inquiries and Partner needs expertly and efficiently; and
- Other duties, as required.
Knowledge, Qualities & Experience Required
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a Corporate Paralegal role or similar role;
- Must have CORES II accreditation, CORES III preferred;
- Must be experienced in transactional work and project management;
- High degree of proficiency with ALF, Aderant and MS Office applications;
- Experience with corporate registry filings;
- Strong understanding of the Business Corporations Act (Alberta), and the Canada Business Corporations Act;
- Familiarity with the Alberta Societies Act an asset;
- Strong technical aptitude;
- High degree of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail;
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills required to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities;
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; and
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple files.
What We Offer‎
- Comprehensive health benefits starting on your first day, including extended health and dental coverage, life ‎insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and emergency out-of-country travel insurance – with 100% of the premiums paid by the firm;
- Disability Coverage including both short and long-term disability benefits;
- Retirement savings benefits including a support staff pension plan (firm contributes to the ‎plan ‎and matches ‎staff contributions to a maximum percentage of salary), and a Group ‎RRSP where ‎ contributions can be deducted directly from pay;
- Time off including competitive vacation time offering based on tenure with the firm, paid sick time and ‎acknowledgment of all ‎statutory and some non-statutory holidays;
- Wellness benefits including an Employee and Family Assistance Plan and an annual fitness/wellness subsidy;
- Hybrid Work Environment with the majority of positions having hybrid flexibility;
- Professional Development including support for ongoing continued learning opportunities; and
- Collaborative Team environment with staff and firm-wide events and celebrations throughout the year.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
DLA Piper Canada encourages all Applicants with disabilities to contact DLA Piper Canada if they require accommodation during the recruitment process. DLA Piper Canada will consult with the Applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the Applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.
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