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Overview Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP is a top-tier Canadian law firm focused on high-stakes matters. With offices in Montral, Toronto and New York, we are consistently at the heart of the most challenging deals and cases in Canada and abroad. A position at Davies is more than just a job. When you join the firm, you will be welcomed by a team that places as much emphasis on supporting its people as it does on serving its prestigious clients. As such, we have created a collaborative environment where team members of all backgrounds feel appreciated and are encouraged to share their ideas while working alongside some of the brightest legal and business professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and experience. About the Position We are looking for a senior paralegal to join the corporate law practice in our Montral office. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services, Corporate Group, the successful applicant will be primarily responsible for handling the various corporate and transactional aspects of our clients business dealings. You will also be working closely with our lawyers and interacting with the firms clients on a regular basis. Responsibilities Assist lawyers and clients in all phases of complex corporate, commercial and tax transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, commercial and tax reorganizations and public offerings Draft documents relating to amendments, agreements, continuations and dissolutions, or any other change in the structure of a business entity, or the formation of corporations, nonprofit or charitable organizations, partnerships and any other type of business entity Draft resolutions, agreements, minutes of meetings and all other documents and forms relating to the operations or transactions of corporate entities and to maintain corporate entities in good standing and in compliance with federal, provincial or extra-provincial regulations Participate in the due diligence process by reviewing minute books and conducting corporate searches in Canada and other jurisdictions Research and analyze laws and regulations related to corporate law Participate in various projects Participate in the continuous training of junior paralegals Qualifications DCS in paralegal technology or equivalent diploma At least eight years experience in corporate law Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English * Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner with clients, lawyers and team members Adept at exercising tact, discretion and sound judgment Analytical skills and strong problem-solving abilities Aptitude for multi-tasking and ability to work effectively in a team environment Excellent time-management and organizational skills Meticulous and detail-oriented Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel Knowledge of MinuteBox, an asset To apply For more information or to apply, please submit your application to Emily Vuong, Senior Human Resources Business Partner at . We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Davies is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace for candidates and firm members with disabilities. Please let us know of any accommodations you may require at any time during the recruitment process. *The position involves providing service to internal and external clients both in and outside Qubec, hence verbal and written proficiency in both languages is required. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Legal Services Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr