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• Senior Transactions Paralegal / Corporate & Commercial Transactions Coordinator

Position Summary

We are accepting applications for an experienced and highly organized Corporate & Commercial Transactions Paralegal to support our business lawyers’ corporate & commercial practice.

The candidate will play a key role in managing and coordinating commercial financing transactions from inception to closing & reporting, including secured commercial real estate transactions, as well as share and asset acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, financings.

This position requires a professional who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage multiple priorities, and contribute meaningfully to transaction execution.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

Corporate and Commercial Transactions

• Assist lawyers with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including agenda preparation, due diligence, document preparation coordination with counsel / closing and reporting.  
• Assist lawyers with all aspects of corporate transactions including corporate/tax reorganizations, share purchases, asset purchases, mergers, amalgamations, financings, joint ventures.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain transaction documents and closing deliverables.
• Conduct corporate due diligence reviews and summarize findings.
• Prepare and review corporate records, registers, resolutions, and organizational documents.
• Coordinate transaction closings, including preparation of closing agendas, execution packages, closing books, and post-closing matters.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, accountants, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities as required.

• Track transaction timelines and ensure completion of all required filings and deliverables.

Practice Support

• Work closely with lawyers to manage transaction workflows and deadlines.
• Assist in drafting correspondence, reports, and transaction-related documentation.

Qualifications

• Paralegal diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, in a law firm environment.
• Significant experience supporting corporate transactions, including share and asset acquisitions and corporate reorganizations.
• Strong knowledge of corporate statutes, corporate records, and transaction processes.
• Experience with electronic closing platforms and document management systems is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Collaborative team player with a client-focused approach.
• Proven ability to anticipate needs and proactively support lawyers and clients throughout complex transactions.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Commercial real estate transactions, secured financing, corporate reorganizations share purchase transactions, asset purchase transactions, amalgamations, and financings.
• Experience coordinating transaction closings, reporting to lenders and clients, and preparing closing books.
• Familiarity with Property Online, corporate registry systems and electronic filing platforms.
• Experience working directly with sophisticated business clients, accountants, lenders, and external advisors.

This role offers an opportunity to be a key contributor to a unique and dynamic practice and to take ownership of significant aspects of transaction management while working closely with lawyers and clients on complex corporate and commercial matters.

• Commercial Real Estate & Commercial Transactions Lawyer

We are accepting applications for an experienced lawyer to join our growing team as a Staff Lawyer.

This position is ideal for a lawyer who enjoys sophisticated commercial work, values collaboration, and wants to practise at a high level without the traditional pressures of private practice.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work on a broad range of commercial transactions and advisory matters, with a primary focus on commercial real estate and corporate commercial law.

The practice will include:

• Commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions
• Commercial leasing
• Real estate development transactions
• Commercial financing and secured lending transactions
• General corporate and commercial advisory work
• Indigenous commercial projects, including equity participation, asset acquisitions, and business transactions involving Indigenous communities and organizations

This is a hands-on role offering significant responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful transactions.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

Many of us have worked in larger firms and understand both the benefits and challenges of traditional private practice.

At Brooks Business Law, we have intentionally built a different kind of environment.

Our leadership team is responsible for business development and client acquisition, allowing our lawyers to focus on delivering exceptional legal services.

We offer:

• Sophisticated and challenging legal work
• Direct client contact and meaningful responsibility
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexibility to accommodate family commitments
• A genuine commitment to work-life balance
• No business development expectations
• A culture built on professionalism, respect, and teamwork

Our lawyers are talented professionals who care deeply about their work while also valuing their families, communities, and lives outside the office. We believe lawyers can have both a rewarding career and a fulfilling personal life.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Commercial real estate transactions
• Secured financing transactions
• Corporate and commercial law
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• The ability to manage files independently
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach to practice

Experience working with Indigenous organizations, Indigenous businesses, or Indigenous commercial projects would be considered an asset.

Join Our Team

If you are looking for a position that offers sophisticated legal work, excellent colleagues, meaningful client relationships, and the opportunity to build a long-term career without sacrificing your personal life, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

To Apply:
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Staff Lawyer Application – [Your Name]”.

Applications will be reviewed as received and kept in confidence. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.