Intermediate​/Senior Banking and Lending Paralegal

Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary and Yellowknife. Known for its practical, strategic approach to legal and business problems, the firm is recognized by its peers in legal and business publications and was recently named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025.

We are seeking an intermediate/senior level banking and lending paralegal to join our Vancouver office. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, hardworking individual who would like to work within our banking and debt financing practice.

• Review governing facility letters
• Conduct and review all necessary due diligence searches
• Draft correspondence to borrower’s solicitors and other necessary correspondence
• Draft and finalize all loan and security documentation required in connection with the facility letter
• Attend to registrations and other security filings
• Review executed documents and communicate deficiencies
• Review post‑registration searches
• Draft payout letters
• Finalize and attend to payouts and all closing matters
• Draft and finalize reporting letters, opinions and all ancillary correspondence
• Follow up for outstanding deficiencies and other matters
• Attend to all final reporting

• Paralegal certificate or a diploma from a recognized institution
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a banking and lending paralegal at a downtown law firm
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a high volume of transactions
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to multi‑task and deliver high quality work under tight deadlines
• Excellent computer and research skills
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently while being part of a team

• Health benefits:
  
  extended health, dental, vision, out‑of‑country, life, AD&D
• Lifestyle benefit: reimbursement for purchases from a pre‑approved list, including memberships and gym equipment
• Tenant fitness centre:
  Access to the fitness centre in our office building
• Paid parental leave top‑up
• Education reimbursement: policy provides opportunity for staff to expand knowledge in the legal field
• Paid time off: vacation starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day each year
• Financial benefits:
  
  defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year‑end bonuses and an employee referral bonus program
• Fun environment: annual year‑end party, happy hours, staff appreciation week and many other social events
• Awards: long‑term service and bonus vacation awards

Typical salary range: $80,000 – $120,000 per annum. Intermediate candidates can expect to be placed within the $80,000 – $100,000 range.

Location:

1600 – 925 W Georgia, Vancouver, Canada

Category:
Paralegal

Job type:
Full‑time

Published:
February 26, 2026

Company website:

If you are a professional, hardworking team player with a positive outlook and would like to share your expertise with us, please  to submit your resume and cover letter.

Although we thank all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

We are not accepting applications from external recruitment agencies currently.