Our client is a highly regarded Calgary law firm who is looking for a Securities Paralegal to join them!  The right candidate will be acting effectively both on independent work and as a trusted part of various deal teams.  The Securities Paralegal is responsible for assisting the business law group's corporate and securities work. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Securities Paralegal has the responsibility to complete the following duties under the guidance and oversight of the lawyers who are in the Business Law Group:  The duties for this role will include:

• Preparing drafts of various documents including reports, minutes, resolutions, articles of incorporation, articles of amendment, by-laws and other related materials;
• Extensive use of the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval ("SEDAR") at the request of lawyers and clients of the firm, including acting as the Firm's subject matter expert and primary administrator of SEDAR filings;
• Extensive use of the System for Electronic Disclosure by Insiders ("SEDI") at the request of lawyers and clients of the firm, including acting as the Firm's subject matter expert and primary administrator of SEDI filings.
• Coaching, mentoring, and training junior members of the administrative team in regard to corporate minute book maintenance, SEDAR and SEDI filings;
• Disseminating news releases;
• Requesting and obtaining ISIN and CUSIP numbers from the Canadian Depository for Securities;
• Preparing certain correspondence to the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange;
• Assisting in the preparation and filing of certain continuous disclosure documents;
• Assisting in the preparation and filing of materials for prospectus offerings and brokered and non-brokered private placement financings as required under NI 41-101, NI 45-106 and TSX/TSXV policies;
• Conducting searches of public company information;
• Liaising with clients, lawyers and regulators to obtain information and take instruction, and reporting on status of matters;
• Involvement in broader Firm initiatives such as Business Law software testing and implementation;
• Provides mentorship and training for junior team members;
• Liaising with the Firm's Corporate Services department in respect to minute book maintenance and updating corporate precedents; and
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Securities Legal Assistant;
• Comprehensive knowledge of SEDAR and SEDI;
• Advanced legal software skills (MS Office, Closing Folders, DMS, etc.);
• CORES certification an asset; and
• Ability to respond to urgent client requests outside of normal business hours and ability to work remotely after hours as required.

Required Skills & Personality Traits for Success:

• Exceptional technical expertise: Knowledgeable, experienced, and skilled in legal administration in business and securities. Keeps abreast of industry trends and innovations, translating knowledge into added value for the Firm.
• Technology Savvy: Values technology and understands the necessity of leveraging it to stay productive and competitive. Proactive in investigating and adopting new technologies to achieve competitive advantage.
• Relationship Building: Consistently builds and conserves positive relationships.
• Problem solving and decision making: Ability to identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment.
• Change agility: Adaptable; embraces need for change and able to modify behavior as appropriate.
• Communicates Effectively: Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy: Work product is consistently thorough and free of mistakes.
 

If this sounds like the role for you, please send your resume in confidence to Shona Tischner at shona@urbanlegal.ca