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Senior Corporate Paralegal | Charlottetown, PE

Cox & Palmer is a full‑service, top‑ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon for trusted legal solutions. We pride ourselves on a collegial, supportive team environment and are seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Paralegal to join our Charlottetown office.

This is a senior role suited for a confident professional who can manage corporate files with minimal supervision and provide guidance and support to lawyers and junior team members.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

- provide comprehensive support to the firm’s clients in all aspects of corporate transactions, including asset and share purchases and sales, re‑organisations, and financings;
- independently complete incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, dissolutions, revivals, and re‑organisations of Provincial and Federal entities;
- conduct and coordinate due diligence reviews;
- prepare and file PPSA registrations and related searches;
- review, organise, and maintain complex corporate minute books;
- assist lawyers with transaction closings and post‑closing matters;
- record billable and non‑billable time in accordance with firm standards;
- provide supervision, mentorship, guidance, and technical support to junior staff where appropriate; and
- perform other related duties as required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

- Successful completion of a Paralegal or Legal Assistant diploma, or post‑secondary education in a related field;
- Minimum five years of corporate paralegal experience,



preferably in a law firm environment;
- Strong working knowledge of corporate statutes, filings, and regulatory requirements;
- Advanced competency in Microsoft Office and experience working with corporate database and legal document management systems;
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills;
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a quick‑paced environment;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment;
- Strong organisational and time‑management skills.

Cox & Palmer, PEI provides a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- wage range – $60,000 – 85,000 annually which is determined by experience;
- signing bonus;
- firm‑paid Health, Dental, and Life insurance plans;
- Group Pension Plan with employer matching contributions; and
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.

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This position will remain posted until successfully filled. Qualified candidates who are interested in this position should send a covering letter and resume to:

Sam Doyle

Human Resources Manager

Cox & Palmer – Charlottetown Office [email protected]

We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Cox & Palmer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network and Pride at Work Canada.

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📌 Senior Corporate Paralegal | Charlottetown, PE
🏢 Cox & Palmer
📍 Charlottetown