Paralegal - Securities

Clark Wilson LLP is Hiring a Paralegal

We're looking for an experienced Securities Paralegal to join our Capital Markets, Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions Group. This full-time, permanent role is perfect for someone eager to be part of a firm that values a collaborative work environment and actively supports growth and professional development.

What You’ll Be Doing

• SEDAR, SEDI and BC Registry filings for reporting companies;
• drafting materials for brokered and non-brokered private placement and public (prospectus) financings together with post-closing filings;
• drafting continuous disclosure (i.e. new releases, material change reports, MD&A, etc.) documents;
• drafting materials and coordinating filings with the Toronto Stock Exchange, the TSX Venture Exchange and the CSE;
• assisting lawyers in preparing documentation related to securities, continuous disclosure, and private placement notices;
• preparing reports of due diligence audits;
• liaising with legal assistants, paralegals, other lawyers and clients on file progress; and
• general administrative duties as required.

How You’ll Be a Great Fit for this Role

• graduate of a recognized Paralegal program;
• a minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Paralegal in the securities practice group of a law firm;
• knowledge of securities legislation;
• knowledge of the Canada Business Corporations Act;
• proficiency with SEDAR software and online websites related to filings such as SEDI;
• strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and BC Online;
• excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• excellent organizational skills and, attention to detail;
• the ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities;
• a client centered approach with the commitment to providing outstanding service;
• the ability to follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines;
• dedicated to providing service beyond expectation; and
• the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion and, confidentiality, and to adapt to changing demands.
  
  

The Exciting Extras

In addition to a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $100,000, we offer a range of benefits to ensure you are set up to thrive in a healthy work-life balance at Clark Wilson:

Benefits: Health coverage for you and your family, including overseas emergency medical care, prescriptions, vision care, dental care, paramedical services, life insurance and hospital accommodation.

Retirement Planning: RRSP matching program.

Additional Pregnancy/Parental Leave Benefits: Pregnancy and parental leave top off to 100% for a portion of the leave so that you can spend quality, worry-free time with your family.

Health and Wellness Spending Account: Health and Wellness Spending account to pay for items that will help you with your unique needs: an exercise bike, swimming lessons, or your pets’ vet bills. It’s up to you.

Recognition: Long service bonus to help celebrate your work anniversaries.

Social Events: Socials every Friday, off-site social events, employee appreciation week, team building events and more.

Professional Growth Opportunities: Resources available to invest in your personal growth and help you achieve your goals.

Employee Referral: Generous monetary amount for any employee referral.

Community: Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives.

Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and bonus days. We also offer five personal days to assist with whatever life throws at you and one bonus day off to celebrate your work anniversary.

Who We Are

Clark Wilson is a rapidly growing regional law firm focused on providing the best possible service for our clients. We’re consistently recognized by the media and business community for our professional excellence.

Our team consists of over 300 professionals serving some of the most recognizable brands in the world. Together, we’ve created a special culture, recognized by Great Place to Work as one of the best in Canada, that we’d love to share with you.

How to Apply

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Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? At Clark Wilson, we value different perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive and welcoming team. If you're excited about this role but don't have every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might make you the right fit for this or another opportunity at our firm. Clark Wilson is an equal opportunity employer and advocate. This is not a statement we take lightly; it is part of who we are. We don’t just celebrate diversity, we rely on it to cultivate our culture, provide new perspectives, and grow our collective wisdom.

If you’d like to discover a little more about Clark Wilson and what it’s like to work with us, click here to visit our careers page.

We thank all applicants for their submissions, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our firm operates from the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations