Senior Corporate Paralegal | PE

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.

• 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 in corporations, 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.

• 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 fast‑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.

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

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

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