Paralegal

Job title:

Paralegal

Company

WSP

Job description

Job Category: Legal and Risk ManagementJob Description:The Opportunity:WSP is currently looking for a full-time Corporate Paralegal. Under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing support primarily in the areas of corporate and commercial law, corporate compliance and governance and mergers and acquisitions. The successful candidate will be joining a knowledgeable and results-oriented legal team in a dynamic and challenging work environment.Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story – we’re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities – we’re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday – we’re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.#WeAreWSPWhat you can expect to do here:Working closely with lawyers, tax specialists, and other professionals in WSP’s Legal team in Canada, the selected person for this position will support departmental activities at various levels. Responsibilities will include:

• Corporate maintenance of WSP’s legal entities attached to the Canadian operations.
• Draft, file and manage various business entity documents for WSP’s corporations across Canada, including ones related to corporate maintenance and required submissions to clients, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Minute books review and maintenance.
• Assist with corporate transactions and reorganizations in collaboration with other functions.
• Maintain organized electronic filing systems for legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with the preparation and review of corporate documentation, including the one for board meetings (e.g. agendas, resolutions, presentations and meeting minutes…), officer’s certificates, corporate information requests from clients…
• Maintenance of corporate database.
• Provide support to internal clients including maintenance of reference materials on WSP’s intranet and the legal SharePoint.
• Conduct legal research on various topics.
• Assist in the preparation of various documents for the legal department.
• Assist the legal team, on the governance front, in implementing internal procedures and policies.
• Perform any other related tasks and projects.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Paralegal Technology or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience as a Paralegal in corporate and commercial law.
• Excellent written and oral skills (French and English).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Rigour, discipline and attention to detail.
• Professional judgment and ability to establish a high degree of credibility.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks and work effectively in a team environment.
• Sense of discretion and confidentiality with professional maturity.
• Ability to act as project manager for some long-term projects/initiatives.

Expected salary

Location

Montreal, QC

Job date

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 06:19:50 GMT

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