Hunter West

Securities Legal Administrative Assistant / Securities Paralegal | Vancouver, BC Build Your Career in Corporate & Securities Law An established business law firm in Vancouver is expanding its corporate legal support team and is seeking an experienced Securities Legal Administrative Assistant or Securities Paralegal to assist lawyers on sophisticated securities and capital markets transactions. This opportunity is ideal for legal professionals with experience supporting reporting issuers, public companies, and corporate finance transactions who enjoy working in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment. The Opportunity Working closely with lawyers and corporate clients, you will play a key role in coordinating securities filings, maintaining corporate records, and supporting a wide range of capital markets transactions from inception through closing. You will be involved in high-profile corporate matters while collaborating with internal legal teams, regulators, stock exchanges, and external service providers. Primary Responsibilities In this position you will: Prepare and coordinate securities filings using SEDAR+, SEDI, BCSC eServices, TMX LINX, the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE), and other regulatory filing systems. Support public company transactions including private placements, prospectus offerings, takeover bids, corporate reorganizations, share consolidations, stock splits, and corporate name changes. Draft and file Reports of Exempt Distribution, continuous disclosure documents, stock exchange filings, exemptive relief applications, and related regulatory materials. Assist with annual shareholder meetings by preparing meeting notices, management information circulars, proxy documentation, and related corporate records. Maintain minute books and corporate records while assisting with incorporations, continuances, amalgamations, dissolutions, and corporate governance documentation. Coordinate closing documentation, transaction checklists, and securities precedents. Communicate with clients, transfer agents, securities commissions, stock exchanges, and regulatory authorities regarding filing requirements and transaction timelines. Monitor filing deadlines and assist lawyers with ongoing reporting issuer compliance obligations. Produce, proofread, and format legal documentation with a high degree of accuracy. Qualifications The successful candidate will possess: A minimum of five years of experience as a Securities Legal Administrative Assistant , Corporate Securities Paralegal , or similar legal support professional within a law firm. Strong knowledge of Canadian securities regulations and reporting issuer requirements. Practical experience using SEDAR+, SEDI, TMX LINX, BCSC eServices, and other electronic securities filing platforms. Familiarity with corporate transactions involving public companies and capital markets. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. Superior proofreading, document production, and written communication abilities. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management software. A proactive approach with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work independently. Compensation & Benefits This position offers: Competitive salary in the range of $70,000 to $90,000+ , depending on experience. Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Employer pension matching program. Annual fitness reimbursement. Professional development and continuing education allowance. Generous paid vacation and sick leave. Long-term career growth within a respected corporate and securities practice. Why Apply? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded Vancouver law firm that advises public companies, private issuers, and growing businesses on sophisticated corporate and securities matters. You'll gain exposure to complex transactions while working alongside experienced legal professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment. Apply Today If you have experience as a Securities Legal Assistant , Corporate Securities Paralegal , Capital Markets Legal Assistant , Corporate Law Clerk , or Legal Administrative Assistant with securities expertise, we encourage you to submit your application. Qualified applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Vancouver office. Employment may be conditional upon the successful completion of reference and background checks.