Paralegal, Securities

Job Description

McCarthy Tétrault is a leading Canadian law firm offering a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. With offices in Toronto, Montréal, Québec City, Calgary and Vancouver, we provide challenging and rewarding career opportunities across the country. Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for eleven consecutive years and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for fourteen consecutive years, our culture is guided by The McCarthy Way—our shared approach to working with clients and with each other.

The McCarthy Way is built on four core elements: Excellence, through attracting and developing top talent committed to delivering on our Client Commitment; Collaboration, through seamless, integrated teamwork; Inclusion, through eliminating barriers to belonging and success; and Innovation, through delivering maximum value by embracing leading-edge technologies and approaches. Together, these principles shape how we work, lead, and grow—every day.

We are recruiting for a Securities Paralegal to join our team in our Calgary , Toronto,  Montreal or Vancouver office.. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in securites law. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

As a Securities Paralegal, you will be responsbile for :

• Providing independent professional support services.
• Drafting and filing of some or all of the following documents, in addition to those in Level I (see end of document).
  • Reports of Exempt Distribution
  • Continuous and timely disclosure
  • TSX, TSXV and CSE reporting documents
  • Prospectus Filing Packages.
• Additional duties and responsibilities include some or all of the following:
  • Completing SEDAR/SEDI/TSX/TSXV filings.
  • Completing securities registration or registration exemption filings.
  • Attending on clients/lawyers to review filing procedures and provide technical assistance.
  • Assisting lawyers and senior law paraprofessionals with pre-closing matters.
  • Conducting basic legal research.
  • Assisting with the preparation of checklists and precedents.
• Assisting with some of the duties and responsibilities related to the role.
• Keeping current on changes in legislation and government policy and informing others as appropriate.
• Ensuring quality and accuracy of work, and ensuring work is completed within reasonable time frames.
• Availability to work outside regular business hours when needed.
• Bilingual (French) an asset.

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:

• College Diploma in Paralegal/Law Clerk Studies
• Minimum 8 years of experience in securities law.
• Experience from law firm or professional services. 

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

How to Apply: 

We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.