Our highly regarded client, a leader in the environmental consulting sector, is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal, Compliance & Securities to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys working cross-functionally with senior leadership, project teams, and external legal counsel to support corporate governance, compliance, and strategic business initiatives.

In this role, you will play a key part in strengthening the organization’s legal and governance frameworks while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective contract management in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Employee Share Ownership process, including tracking, administration, and employee education
• Support board and committee meetings, including preparation of materials, corporate filings, and registry updates
• Draft, review, and maintain contracts and related documentation, ensuring accuracy and risk mitigation
• Assist with privacy, compliance, and regulatory initiatives and help maintain best practices across the organization
• Liaise with senior leadership, external legal counsel, and internal project teams on legal and contractual matters
• Coordinate corporate insurance programs, including renewals and claims management
• Manage shareholder communications and corporate governance documents
• Collaborate with brokers, insurers, and internal stakeholders on risk assessments and incident response
• Oversee the contract lifecycle, including negotiation support, execution, renewals, and tracking contractual obligations
• Manage legal and contracts inboxes to ensure timely triage and resolution of matters

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 10+ years of experience in a corporate paralegal or legal administration role
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, contracts, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience with corporate and securities platforms such as SEDAR, TSX Linx, or CORES
• Professional affiliation with AAPP or Governance Professionals of Canada considered an asset

Why Join Our Client

Our client offers the opportunity to work with a high-performing and collaborative team that values transparency, innovation, and professional growth. This role provides direct exposure to senior leadership and the ability to contribute meaningfully to strategic decision-making and corporate governance.

The successful candidate will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume in confidence to Shona Tischner at shona@urbanlegal.ca

At Urban Legal Recruitment, we prioritize discretion and confidentiality. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.