Corporate Paralegal (Part Time Position)

at  TYLin

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.
Job Summary
TYLin is passionate about delivering solutions to our clients worldwide. We are looking for a part time Corporate Paralegal to support the M&A and Corporate Governance team within our Legal, Compliance and Risk department.
The Corporate Paralegal will provide paralegal, corporate secretarial and records management expertise and support to our subsidiaries in Canada. The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented player. This position works closely with, and takes functional direction from, the Corporate Counsel.
Personality and fit will be critical – the successful candidate will have a sense of urgency, will communicate frequently and effectively, and will be proactive about building relationships.
Responsibilities & Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar high-caliber legal practice.
• Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in Paralegal Technology or equivalent diploma.
• Knowledge of corporate law of multiple Canadian jurisdictions, including British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta and Quebec.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner with internal clients and team members.
• Aptitude for multi-tasking and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Outlook, Word and Excel).
  Additional Information
  TYLin is committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at
  hr-careers@gi.dargroup.com
  .
  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
  TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
  We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
  TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

• Maintain our Canadian subsidiaries and branch offices in good standing.
• Prepare documentation relating to incorporations, organizations, amendments, dissolutions, continuances, share capital, extra-provincial registrations, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Conduct due diligence on minutes books and make the required regularizations.
• Participate in monitoring good corporate governance practices.
• Draft annual corporate resolutions and maintain the company’s corporate records, including annual business and extra-provincial registrations and renewals.
• Maintain and update Diligent Entities for Canadian subsidiaries.
• Assist with maintaining professional engineering licenses in various Canadian jurisdictions.
• Grow with the company’s needs, which may involve offering support to our international subsidiaries in the UK and Australia.
• Perform other duties as needed.