Corporate Paralegal

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group

Vancouver, BC

Interested in joining one of Canada’s top performing asset managers? We are looking for a Corporate Paralegal to join our legal department. In this role, you will provide a broad range of support in the areas of corporate law, contract law and general legal administration. You will be responsible for acting as a key interface between the Legal & Compliance team and other stakeholders inside and outside the organization.

What You Will Do

• Prepare first draft of client contracts using standard form templates as well as assist in drafting amendments to existing client contracts
• Assist and support with the drafting and negotiation of simple, standard form agreements such as non-disclosure agreements and service provider contracts, working in conjunction with a lawyer and using internal templates and playbooks.
• Answer questions with respect to executed agreements (e.g. termination clauses, renewal terms, etc.)
• Act as a first point of contact for requests/inquiries from various stakeholders; answer questions or direct to responsible lawyer, as necessary.
• Assist in the implementation of strategic initiatives to streamline legal operations and increase workflow efficiency in the areas of document management, knowledge management and workflow allocation.
• Manage and maintain precedent documents and a legal advice library, including assistance with the preparation of closing books, project checklists as well as template agreements and playbooks.
• Prepare resolutions, agreements and other corporate documents as required
• Coordinate internal and external committee meetings including the preparation of meeting materials and minute taking.
• Provide ad-hoc support to six in-house legal counsels
• Over time, assist with the review and allocation of external legal invoices
  
  

What You Bring

• Experience: You have a minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in an in-house setting, in a corporate or commercial role and/or securities regulatory work, with a desire to learn about the asset management industry. Familiarity with document management processes and software applications are an asset.
• Knowledge: You have an undergraduate degree in a related field and/or are a graduate of a recognized Paralegal Program in Canada (or equivalent). Ability to review simple legal agreements for red flag issues and make suitable revisions (NDAs, simple amendments, corporate resolutions etc.) is an asset.
• Collaborative Communication: You possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills and are able to comfortably and confidently communicate with lawyers and tax advisors on corporate legal matters.
• Technology: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. Experience using document management systems such as NetDocs or iManage is an asset.
• Innovative: Demonstrated ability to take initiative, analyze processes and recognize opportunities for improvements. You are a self-starter with a learning mindset.
• Positive Attitude: A positive team player with a strongly ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team. You have the ability to prioritize and multi-task that allow you to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

The starting salary for this position is $80,000 to $110,000. The salary range provided reflects the base salary range for this position as required by legislation. In addition, there is an annual performance bonus which contributes to the total compensation for this position. Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process.

About Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group

At Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, we understand the value of opportunity – for our clients and our team. Independent and employee-owned, we partner with investment professionals to grow successful asset management businesses, giving them the space to innovate and truly make an impact.

With more than 40 years of history and offices across Canada and in the US, the UK and India, CC&L Financial Group and our multi-boutique family of affiliate firms collectively manage over $142 billion in assets, providing a diverse range of traditional and alternative investment products and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and retail clients.

For a closer look at how you can build your career with us, we invite you to explore our website at: CC&L Financial Group Ltd. – Creating Conditions for Success

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or expression, disability, or age.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls or recruitment agencies will be accepted.

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