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 recently named one ofBCs Top Employers for 2024. Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest growing law firm in Western Canada.

Lawson Lundell LLP is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Paralegal to join our Banking group in our Vancouver office. The successful candidate is an enthusiastic and hardworking team player who would like to work within our growing Banking department. The regular working hours for this role are Monday Friday, 8:30am 4:30pm.

Standard Responsibilities

• Review governing facility letters
• Conduct and review all necessary due diligence searches
• Draft correspondence to Borrowers solicitors and all other necessary correspondence
• Draft and finalize all loan and security documentation required in connection with the facility letter
• Attend to registrations and other security filings
• Review executed documents and communicates deficiencies
• Review post-registration searches
• Draft payout letters
• Finalize and attend to payouts and all closing matters
• Draft and finalize reporting letters and opinions and all ancillary correspondence
• Follow up for outstanding deficiencies and other matters
• Attend to all final reporting

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or a diploma from a recognized institution
• A minimum of six years Canadian experience as a Banking/Lending Paralegal with at least four years of handling a high volume of transactions independently
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and deliver high quality work under tight deadlines
• Excellent computer and research skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently while being part of a team

Thetypical salary range for this position is$70,000 - $100,000annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.

In addition to a competitive salary, 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.
• 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, team retreats and lunches, 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 toKirsten Whitley, Director of Human Resources.

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