Corporate Commercial LAA
We are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant with at least 2 years of experience in corporate, commercial and real estate law to join a premier legal team recognized for handling complex, high-value transactions and challenging legal matters. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, work closely with exceptional practitioners, and have the opportunity to make a significant impact on sophisticated files from inception to completion.
About the role:
Duties include:
- Performing corporate searches, LTO searches, and due diligence searches
- Obtaining pertinent information, drafting memoranda, and updating records as required
- Drafting and sending correspondence to clients, purchasers, solicitors, and financial institutions
- Drafting and conducting due diligence reports for clients, monitoring, and reporting on due diligence for transactions
- Assisting in corporate, commercial and real estate matters and transactions, including assisting with drafting agreements, ancillary documentation (ie. share purchases, asset purchases and commercial transactions and Land Title transactions)
- Managing intake of documents and file-related materials
- Administrative tasks, including scheduling client meetings, client file management (file opening, organizing, and closing), and maintaining electronic calendars, bring-forward and limitation systems
- Meeting with clients for client intake, review of agreements and document packages, and witnessing signatures to the same
- Frequent communication with clients and solicitors in charge of transactions
- Other administrative tasks as needed
About you:
- A Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution
- Minimum of 2 years of working experience as an LAA
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working in corporate commercial, real estate, and/or lending
- Working knowledge of BC Online and myLTSA
- Knowledge of Real Estate Practice Guidelines, Land Title Act, and other procedures, statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to real property law
- Proficient with MS Word, MS Teams and Outlook
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise good judgment, professionalism, and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Great Work, Great Perks:
Along with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, we offer flexibility, development opportunities, and perks that make a difference day-to-day:
- Competitive salary: $55,000 to $63,000 based on experience, internal equity, and market considerations
- Comprehensive benefits package, including a $1,500 Health Spending Account
- Generous vacation, paid sick and medical days
- Summer Fridays: leave one hour early on the Friday before summer statutory holidays
- Professional development allowance and an in-house trainer available year-round
- Pension plan eligibility after two years
- Firm socials, offsite events, and initiatives throughout the year
- Parking permits available
- Complimentary access to the tower’s fitness centre
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume with “Corporate Commercial LAA” in the subject line, along with a cover letter to [email protected]
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
