Corporate Paralegal in Burnaby

• Full-Time, Permanent - Corporate Paralegal
• Cobbett & Cotton Law Corp www. cobbett-cotton. com
• Published: October 22, 2026
• Category: Corporate Paralegal
• Job Type: Full-time
• Minimum: 75000
• Maximum: 85000
• Description

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys taking ownership of corporate records, supporting sophisticated corporate and commercial transactions, and working collaboratively with lawyers, clients, and other members of the firm

The Role

• Corporate Records and Filings
• Prepare and file incorporations, corporate changes, annual reports, dissolutions, restorations, and other registrations with BC Registry Services and other applicable registries.
• Maintain physical and electronic corporate records, including minute books, central securities registers, directors’ and officers’ registers, transparency registers, and annual maintenance records.
• Conduct minute book reviews, identify deficiencies, and assist with rectification.
• Prepare corrective resolutions, updated registers, share records, consents, and related corporate documentation.
• Prepare annual maintenance documents, filings, and related client correspondence.
• Corporate and Commercial Transactions
• Assist lawyers with corporate reorganizations, share purchase transactions, asset purchase transactions, commercial leases, partnerships, and joint ventures.
• Prepare draft agreements, resolutions, closing documents, registers, and ancillary transaction documents for lawyer review.
• Conduct due diligence, including corporate searches, Personal Property Registry searches, title searches, minute book reviews, and reviews of contracts and other transaction materials.
• Organize and manage closing documents, closing agendas, and execution packages.
• Maintain transaction checklists and track closing and post-closing matters, including outstanding deliverables, signatures, filings, and other requirements.
• Client and File Management
• Communicate professionally with clients to obtain instructions, signatures, and supporting information.
• Manage filing deadlines, annual maintenance dates, bring-forward dates, closing deliverables, and post-closing requirements.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized physical and electronic files.
• Coordinate with the firm’s wills and estates team on matters involving private companies and estate-related corporate records.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications And Experience

• A paralegal certificate or diploma, or equivalent education and practical experience.
• At least four years of Canadian corporate paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of British Columbia corporate records, filings, and registry procedures.
• Experience maintaining physical and electronic minute books.
• Experience supporting corporate reorganizations and commercial transactions.
• Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple files, priorities, and deadlines effectively with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound professional judgment and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.

Proficiency with Microsoft 365, BC Online, BC Registry Services, and corporate records software is required. Experience with ALF and Appara would be an asset.

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