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Dentons
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Montreal
Paralegal, CorporateMontreal, Quebec, CAJan 13, 2026Dentons is designed to be different. Our firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025); Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025), and Canada's Best Diversity Employers This role is an opportunity for you to join Canada's global law firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.POSITION SUMMARYOur Montréal office is currently seeking to fill a junior/intermediate paralegal position within its corporate law group, specifically in the corporate services team. We are looking for a professional and reliable individual who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously and easily adapt to an environment where priorities are constantly changing. To excel in this role, you must be organized, client-focused—serving both internal and external clients—while rigorously maintaining confidentiality at all times and being recognized for delivering top-quality services. We are seeking someone who can work efficiently in a multitasking environment, demonstrates great attention to detail,
and is not afraid to embrace new technologies.RESPONSIBILITIESSupporting in transactional matters in the context of mergers and acquisitions, equity financings and corporate reorganizations (organization, drafting and follow-up)Prepares corporate documentation relating to incorporations, organizations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, extra-provincial registrations, dissolutions and other reorganizations, including tax reorganizations, share and asset purchase.Generation of annual return packages (including annual returns and resolutions) for Québec and Federal entities and monitoring of applicable deadlines for the minute books under your responsibility.Preparation and coordination of extra provincial annual returns and renewals for corporations, business names, partnerships and limited partnerships across Canada.Electronic filing of annual returns and notices for Québec and Federal entities including compliance with the new corporate transparency rules (reporting of individuals with significant control and ultimate beneficial owners).Manages and maintains updated the corporate database and corporate records for electronic minute books under your responsibility.Communication with corporate clients.Participates in special projects in response to firm initiatives.Other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS2 to 5 years of experience within a corporate services team.Excellent drafting skills in French and English.Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English.College diploma in Paralegal Technology or an equivalent diploma.Knowledge of legal procedures, statutes and regulations applicable to commercial and corporate law.A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and time management skills.Robust interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with clients directly in a professional manner.Communicates in a clear and precise manner.Demonstrates a team approach and supports colleagues.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities to meet necessary deadlines.Advanced computer skills; proficient with MS Word, Outlook and Excel.Proficiency with Athennian is an asset.Please note that due to the responsibilities of the position, a proficient level of English is required, particularly to communicate on a daily basis with employees, managers and executives outside of Quebec. Additionally, the position's responsibilities include drafting and analyzing legal documents in English, and providing recommendations.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.This role is a replacement position.The target range for this position is $65,000 – $85,000, commensurate with the successful candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Dentons is committed to equitable and competitive compensation. This target range falls within our internal salary ranges, which are based on comparable roles in the external market. We strive to hire, promote, and
📌 Paralegal, Corporate - C$65,000 - C$85,000 A Year (Montreal)
🏢 Dentons
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