Compliance Coordinator, Corporate Commercial Group

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Purpose of the Role

You will be a key member of a dynamic and innovative group of lawyers, clerks and legal support staff, providing the highest level of service to our clients, while having the opportunity to cultivate your skills as part of our successful national Corporate Commercial team, within Canada’s premier full-service law firm.

From the start, you will have access to exceptional opportunities, working with a supportive team focused on providing you with meaningful opportunities to tailor your career path in order to reach your full potential. 

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Coordinate high-volume, high-transactional workflow of our corporate compliance team, including
  • Annual resolutions for British Columbia and Federal corporations
  • British Columbia and cross-Canada registrations and annual filings
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to streamline and implement compliance processes and procedures
• Provide guidance, training and mentorship to paraprofessionals in relation to corporate compliance
• Assisting with various special projects related to compliance and corporate governance
• Perform billable corporate compliance work 50 - 75% of your time

Key Competencies

• Paralegal Diploma and/or equivalent relevant work experience
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the area of corporate compliance work
• Experience with Corporate Database technology (cloud-based technology, an asset)
• Knowledge of iManage, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills in planning and prioritizing workflow, multi-tasking and attention to details
• Ability to succeed in a multi-disciplinary team with a collaborative and strategic mindset
• Adaptable to variable priorities and deadlines, to best serve our clients’ business goals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A team player with a strong work ethic and a desire for continuous improvement

What does BLG have to offer you?

• A hybrid working environment with technology reimbursements to support digital working
• Certification in Legal Project Management (LPM)
• Access to our market leading mentoring program
• A talent development framework that helps you develop your desired career path, including access to training and continued education opportunities
• Exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, access to wellness platforms and programs, and a day off to volunteer in your community

BLG is committed to building a diverse workplace reflective of the communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive culture where Firm members feel valued, respected and inspired to thrive as their authentic selves.  We value diversity of thought and the unique skills, perspectives and experience each individual brings to BLG. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage applicants from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented, including but not limited to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+. 

We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.