Description
McQuarrie is a full-service, result-driven BC law firm, centrally located in the Greater Vancouver area and well situated to meet the needs of a diverse range of businesses, individuals, and institutional clients. At McQuarrie, we believe trust is the foundation of every good client relationship. We are conveniently located in the Central City Tower, accessible by sky train in downtown Surrey, one of the fastest-growing business communities. For more information on us, visit our website www.mcquarrie.com. We value a firm culture that fosters collegiality and respect for everyone on the team while rewarding individual initiative, responsibility, and creativity.
We are currently seeking a full-time corporate commercial Paralegal with a minimum of 3 years of experience to support a busy solicitor’s practice.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and enjoy working collaboratively to get deals done, this could be the opportunity for you.
In this role, you’ll assist a corporate-commercial partner and associate with a wide range of business matters and transactions – including M&A, private, and commercial financing (for lenders and borrowers), contract drafting, and more. Some files are routine; others are unique.
You’ll be involved at every stage of a transaction, from the initial client meeting to post-closing wrap-up. This is a hands-on role within a close-knit team that values collaboration, efficiency, and results.
This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, thrives on variety, and enjoys seeing deals through from start to finish.
About the role:
Duties include:
- Handling complex business acquisitions and divestitures (share, asset, and hybrid transactions)
- Assisting with commercial lending/borrowing files ranging from simple to complex and some second mortgage transactions
- Drafting and review of various contracts, shareholders’ agreements, commercial leases, and other business contracts
- Preparing transaction closing documents
- Managing multiple files and closings for various transactions, preparing reporting books, invoices, etc.
- Managing lawyer calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating workflow to ensure the file flows smoothly
About you:
- Paralegal Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution
- At least 3 years of direct working experience with a focus on corporate commercial, and commercial lending
- Familiarity with LTO and PPR documents, registrations, and procedures
- Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise good judgement and maintain professionalism
- A desire to be involved in the entire transaction from start to finish, to work independently while maintaining extensive contact with the partner and client, and to handle high volume in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative and committed – willing to stay late when needed to help close the deal
What we offer and why it is great to work on our team:
While we generally work regular business hours, the nature of transactional work means there are times – especially around closings – when flexibility is important. We’re looking for someone willing to put in extra time when needed to support the team and keep deals on track.
We offer a competitive salary ranging from $73,000 to $90,000, based on experience, internal equity, and market considerations. Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, flexible and individualized work arrangements, and eligibility to enroll in our pension plan after two years. We also provide a professional development allowance, generous vacation, paid sick and personal days, and exclusive retail discounts at Central City, conveniently located below our office.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume with "Corporate Commercial Paralegal" in the subject line, along with a cover letter to [email protected]
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.