Legal Administrative Assistant - Corporate/Commercial
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- Surrey, BC
- $65,000-80,000 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
Location: Surrey (SkyTrain accessible)
Salary Range: $65,000 – $80,000
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-SiteAbout the OpportunityOur client, a well-established full-service law firm in the Greater Vancouver area, is seeking an experienced Corporate / Commercial Legal Administrative Assistant to support a busy solicitor’s practice.This role offers the opportunity to work closely with lawyers on a variety of corporate and commercial matters, including transactions, financing arrangements, and contract work. The successful candidate will play an important role in keeping complex deals organized and moving efficiently from initial client contact through closing and post-closing processes.The firm is known for its collaborative and collegial culture and values team members who take initiative, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are motivated to contribute to successful deal execution.Key Responsibilities
- Drafting and preparing corporate and commercial legal documents, contracts, and transaction materials
- Assembling financing and lending packages for commercial transactions
- Conducting corporate and due diligence searches
- Coordinating closing documentation and transaction timelines
- Assisting with funding processes and related administrative accounting matters
- Supporting lawyers through all stages of corporate transactions, from initial file opening through post-closing documentation
- Managing multiple files and deadlines in a fast-paced practice
- Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting a corporate or commercial legal practice
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Detail-oriented with excellent document management and drafting abilities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment
- Experience with commercial transactions, lending matters, or conveyancing is considered an asset
- Competitive salary $65,000 – $80,000, depending on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Pension plan eligibility after two years
- Professional development support
- Generous vacation, sick, and personal days
- Flexible work arrangements