Graymont

Temporary Senior Paralegal


PayCompetitive
LocationRichmond, Bc/Hybrid
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 2073

      The Temporary Senior Paralegal role works a Hybrid work model, based out of Graymont's Richmond, BC Corporate office. The position is for a one year term beginning in late June 2024.

      Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

      CORPORATE

      • Assist with maintenance of general corporate information, including updating corporate summary reports, virtual corporate records books, and corporate structure charts
      • Assist with maintenance of general corporate information, including annual reports and transparency reports for North America Subsidiaries and liaising with external counsel
      • Support Graymont Limited and its North America Subsidiaries by:
        • drafting of notices of meeting, agendas and resolutions
        • collecting materials necessary for meetings and coordinating with the Assistant Corporate Secretary & Senior Paralegal
        • creating Board and Committee books in the board portal
        • drafting minutes for review by the Assistant Corporate Secretary & Senior Paralegal and/or Corporate Secretary
      • Assist with Insurance renewal, in particular, the Director, Officer and Corporate entities inputs
      • Manage Graymont Limited and its North America subsidiaries’ audit
      • Provide backup support to the Paralegal to support the APAC subsidiaries boards
      • Maintain general corporate information (i.e. Corporate Summary Reports and Corporate Entity Structure Charts) for Graymont Limited and the North American Subsidiaries
      • Maintain director and officer information, including committee participation matrix
      • Managing applications and inquiries for permits, licenses and regulatory applications and compliance forms
      • Assist with maintenance of real estate database and IP records

      SHAREHOLDER RELATIONS

      • Assist with the preparation of private share sale documentation and tracking
      • Assist with the preparation of shareholder informational meetings and webinars
      • Assist with shareholder communications, including preparation of general meeting materials and logistics (mail outs)
      • Assist in responding to inquiries from shareholders and their advisors
      • Provide assistance with drafting the Management Proxy Circular and collection of information

      ADMINISTRATION

      • Support the legal initiatives related to technology implementation
      • Provide training, support and mentorship to the Legal Administrative Specialist

      QUALIFICATIONS

      • Paralegal diploma, legal administration diploma or equivalent
      • 5+ years’ work experience as an in-house or law firm paralegal with progressive, relevant experience in business or corporate law
      • Demonstrates high standards of integrity, honesty, ethics, and confidentiality
      • Experienced in drafting legal documents (correspondence, minutes, resolutions, legal documents)
      • The Senior Paralegal will work a hybrid working model, with the expectation of attending the office in Richmond, BC once a week.

  • About the company

      Graymont is a family-owned company whose management team and employees are dedicated to meeting or exceeding customer needs.