Central 1 cooperatively empowers credit unions and other financial institutions to deliver banking choice to Canadians. Central 1 provides critical services at scale to enable a thriving credit union system. We do this by collaborating with our clients, developing strategies, products and services to support the financial well-being of their more than 5 million diverse customers in communities across Canada. For more information, visit
www.central1.com
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What we offer:

• Work-life flexibility
• Hybrid work environment
• One time allowance to set up your office for remote first employees
• Variable annual incentive plan
• Generous annual vacation allotment
• Top-notch flexible benefits plan
• Retirement Plan, matched contributions at 6%
• Access to a learning platform and educational assistance support
• Career development opportunities
• Wellness Flex Fund to support personal interest and activities
• Day off to volunteer in your community and other paid time off options
• Corporate discounts
• subject to employment agreement

Job Summary:
Are you ready to play a vital role in a dynamic legal team? Central 1 is looking for a skilled Corporate Paralegal to enhance our operations. In this exciting position, you’ll manage our intellectual property portfolio, conduct in-depth legal research, and support every phase of corporate transactions. You’ll also be responsible for preparing essential documents to ensure we stay compliant with business regulations. If you’re passionate about legal work and ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you!

What you will be doing:

• Manage and maintain the corporate records and minute books for Central 1 and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Draft necessary documents, complete government filings, update records, draft resolutions, maintain registers, and conduct due diligence to identify and resolve deficiencies.Form or dissolve companies under direction from internal counsel,
• Prepare audit letters for distribution to auditors – gather litigation and billing information to prepare draft response to auditors’ letter
• Manage Central 1’s intellectual property portfolio – requires working directly with external counsel
• Conduct legal research and prepare memos
• Act as assistant corporate secretary to Central 1 Trust Central 1 Trust Company. In this regard, prepare, coordinate and distribute meeting notices, minutes, reports and agendas for board and committee meetings
• Review and draft agreements, amendments and other documents under the direction of internal counsel
• Supervise the legal administrative assistant and assign/coordinate work and instructions, advice, and direction;
• File material press releases and public disclosure documents such as Annual Reports and Annual Financials on SEDAR and disseminate materials to Central 1’s regional and national distribution media networks
• Manage lobbyist activities and make appropriate filings at BC Lobbyist Registrar
• Develop and implement Central 1’s Contract Management System, managing the project from start to finish, coordinating with teams, ensuring quality, providing training, and continuously improving the process with feedback from business lines.
• Ability to work independently and with little instruction

What you will have:

• Diploma or certificate in accredited paralegal program with 3-5 years of experience working in a law firm or in-house legal team with corporate/commercial experience. Banking exposure (lending, payments), a plus
• Strong understanding of corporate legal procedures, statutes, and regulations
• Capable of multi-tasking, exercising sound judgment, and maintaining confidentiality
• Excellent research, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and customer service
• Proficient in managing dynamic situations with effective judgment and analysis
• Experienced with preparing complex reports and taking minutes.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office, Workshare/Litera, and other relevant software; familiarity with DocuSign, Salesforce, X-Author, and Workday is a plus.
• Adaptable to changing demands and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proactive with a positive attitude, capable of anticipating needs and managing multiple projects and stakeholders
• Basic understanding of accounting and budgeting processes

Salary range: $75,000-$85,000
The salary range represents the job rate determined for the successful candidate who is fully competent in the role. The actual salary will vary depending on market conditions and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training.

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Central 1 is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building an inclusive workforce by creating an environment where everyone feels like they belong and has the opportunity to be successful. We welcome all applicants to join our diverse workforce and we will provide an accessible candidate experience including, but not limited to accommodations to interview sites and alternate formats upon request to our Recruitment team

• Manage and maintain the corporate records and minute books for Central 1 and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Draft necessary documents, complete government filings, update records, draft resolutions, maintain registers, and conduct due diligence to identify and resolve deficiencies.Form or dissolve companies under direction from internal counsel,
• Prepare audit letters for distribution to auditors – gather litigation and billing information to prepare draft response to auditors’ letter
• Manage Central 1’s intellectual property portfolio – requires working directly with external counsel
• Conduct legal research and prepare memos
• Act as assistant corporate secretary to Central 1 Trust Central 1 Trust Company. In this regard, prepare, coordinate and distribute meeting notices, minutes, reports and agendas for board and committee meetings
• Review and draft agreements, amendments and other documents under the direction of internal counsel
• Supervise the legal administrative assistant and assign/coordinate work and instructions, advice, and direction;
• File material press releases and public disclosure documents such as Annual Reports and Annual Financials on SEDAR and disseminate materials to Central 1’s regional and national distribution media networks
• Manage lobbyist activities and make appropriate filings at BC Lobbyist Registrar
• Develop and implement Central 1’s Contract Management System, managing the project from start to finish, coordinating with teams, ensuring quality, providing training, and continuously improving the process with feedback from business lines.
• Ability to work independently and with little instructio