Paralegal; Senior Transactions Paralegal

ABOUT THE FIRM

Mogan Daniels Slager LLP (MDS) is a leading boutique M&A and private equity law firm headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with top-tier clients spanning the Canadian private company mid-market. We work hard to deliver great value with exceptional client service and practical, principled advice. Our goal is to blend “big firm” expertise with a “small firm” focus on strong relationships with our clients and our team through a combination of great people skills, deep experience in our work, high efficiency and collaborative mindset.

We currently have an opening for a full-time Senior Transactions Paralegal.

MDS offers our team members an inclusive, dynamic, collaborative and team-focused environment. We believe in our strong culture that embraces kindness, collaboration, support, authenticity, passion and excellence. We are a welcoming, friendly and social team.

In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide the following:

• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Sabbatical Program
• Parental Leave Top-Up
• Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical Health Benefits (Employer Paid Premiums)
• Health Care Spending Account
• Long Term Disability & Life Insurance (Employee Paid Premiums)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Prenuvo Health Screening
• Fitness Allowance
• Paid Vacation and Wellness Days
• Parking or Transit Coverage

The successful candidate will work with our experienced lawyers and other paralegals on a range of corporate law matters and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions involving private companies.

• Working on large and small private company M&A transactions, including drafting closing agendas, closing documents and assisting in project managing the signing of agreements and closing of transactions.
• Working on corporate matters including preparing corporate resolutions and other documents in connection with in corporations (BC and CBCA), post-incorporation organization, extra-provincial registrations, capital alterations, name changes, continuations, dissolutions, amalgamations (long-form and short-form), restorations, share allotments, redemptions, transfers and transmissions, dividend declarations, changes of directors and officers and other corporate transactions.
• Working on corporate reorganizations, including drafting share exchange agreements, rollover agreements, amalgamation agreements and all related documentation.
• Reviewing, identifying deficiencies in, and updating corporate records and preparing rectification resolutions and other rectification documents for BC and CBCA companies.
• Conducting and reporting on corporate searches, Personal Property Registry registrations and other due diligence searches.

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a corporate paralegal, with experience leading transactions.
• Strong working knowledge of BC and Federal corporate statutes, registries, and filing systems.
• Completion of a Paralegal Program or relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Appara, ALF, iManage, Closing Folders, Docu Sign and/or Soluno preferred.
• Experience with corporate filing requirements in Alberta is an asset.
• Ability to work individually and prioritize and manage multiple assignments.
• A desire to grow professionally and be challenged.
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work well in a team setting.

If this sounds like the role for you, please submit your cover letter and resume to Natalie Leon at

While we appreciate all applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you very much and we look forward to hearing from you!