Paralegal, Corporate (12-to-18-month contract)

Dentons is designed to be different. Our Firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a Firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2025); Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2025), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2025).

This role is an opportunity for you to join Canada's global law Firm, a Firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

POSITION SUMMARY

Dentons is seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team of Corporate Paralegals in our Vancouver office for a 12-to-18 month parental leave contract. As a valued member of our team, you will play an integral role in managing various aspects of the Corporate practice. As the ideal candidate, you possess a strong willingness to learn, grow, and embrace new challenges, while striving for excellence in your work. You are confident, reliable, and solution-oriented, and you value frequent and open communication. You understand that successful teams are collaborative and that members combine their individual skills and efforts to achieve exceptional results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the incorporation and organization of British Columbia and Federal companies.
• Prepare and file extra provincial registrations and related changes.
• Manage corporate transactions including amalgamations, continuations (into and out of British Columbia), and dissolutions.
• Process corporate name changes in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Prepare and file director, officer, and shareholder changes.
• Register and amend partnership and business name registrations.
• Oversee the onboarding of new corporate clients, including reviewing and rectifying deficiencies in corporate records and preparing change of registered and records office documents.
• Maintain and update electronic minute books in accordance with firm and legislative standards.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of British Columbia and Federal transparency registers, including data entry into Athennian.
• Provide general corporate services support and perform additional tasks as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous office experience within a professional services or legal environment is required.
• Minimum of five to seven years of experience in the Corporate Records practice area, with demonstrated senior-level experience preparing transactional and corporate documentation.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage complex corporate transactions from inception to completion.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate procedures, corporate governance principles, and business law.
• Paralegal diploma or equivalent legal training is considered an asset.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Word and Outlook; experience with Athennian or similar entity management software is an asset.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

The expected salary range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience. At Dentons we are committed to offering equitable and competitive pay, we achieve this by aligning internal salary ranges for specific roles to similar positions in the external market. In the normal course, our practice is to hire, transfer and promote employees within the entry part of our range, adjusting as needed based on the prior experience, skills and competencies required for the role along with any market differentials.

Recognizing our exceptional talent means providing a comprehensive total rewards package beyond a competitive salary. We have curated our employee benefits portfolio to offer inclusive and comprehensive wellbeing and developmental programs for our people. With extended benefits and mental health plans, paid time off, savings plans, fitness subsidy, parental leave top up and more, our benefits are flexible, aligned to our core values and supports the various needs of our people. Additionally, our personal and professional development programs include people networks, mentorships, and leadership series programming to help people grow their career.

Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location and employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Dentons reserves the right to alter these programs and offerings in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer’s for 15 consecutive years (2011-2025), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2025) for the eighth time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at careers.canada@dentons.com.