This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Paralegal based in Canada.

The Senior

Paralegal will play a key role in supporting a growing legal function within a fast-paced, technology-driven financial services environment. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of core legal operations, corporate governance, contract workflows, and regulatory documentation. Working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams, you will help improve processes, introduce scalable solutions, and leverage technology to make legal operations more efficient.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating independently while managing complex priorities. This is an impactful opportunity for someone who enjoys building better systems and contributing to the growth of an innovative organization.

Accountabilities

- Manage daily legal operations, corporate administration, and legal workflow processes.
- Maintain corporate records, minute books, governance documentation, annual filings, and entity information.
- Prepare, review, coordinate, and organize contracts, NDAs, signature packages, templates, and other legal documents.
- Support regulatory and compliance initiatives through documentation management, evidence gathering, licensing activities, registrations, and regulatory responses.
- Manage legal requests, priorities, deadlines, and matter tracking to ensure timely completion.
- Improve legal processes by creating templates, playbooks, workflows, knowledge management resources, and technology-enabled solutions.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to streamline legal support and improve operational efficiency.




- Assist leadership with maintaining effective legal practices in a highly regulated and evolving environment.

Requirements

- Certified paralegal or equivalent Canadian corporate law clerk/paralegal qualification.
- 5+ years of experience supporting an in-house legal team or law firm.
- Solid knowledge of corporate governance, corporate records, commercial contracts, and legal administration.
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-through abilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and bring structure to complex or ambiguous situations.
- Interest in technology, AI, and automation tools that improve legal operations.
- Strong written communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Experience in fintech, payments, financial services, crypto, banking, or other regulated industries is an asset.
- Previous experience improving legal workflows, implementing legal technology, supporting startups, managing vendor contracts, or coordinating external counsel is considered a plus.

Benefits

- Opportunity to help shape the future of financial services through innovative technology and products.
- Remote-friendly work environment with flexibility to work from anywhere in Canada and optional access to office spaces.
- Stock options, allowing employees to share in the organization’s success.
- Health and dental coverage, including wellness spending benefits.
- Annual professional development budget for courses, certifications, and training.
- 20 vacation days per year, plus an additional bonus for fully using vacation time.
- Parental leave top-up providing up to 100% of salary for 18 weeks.
- Regular team and company-wide events to build connection and collaboration.
- Continuous feedback, career growth opportunities, and a culture where ideas are valued regardless of title.

📌 Senior Paralegal (Canada)
🏢 Jobgether
📍 Canada