Paralegal

at  Graymont

LOCATION: RICHMOND, BC, CANADA

We are seeking a Paralegal for a 12-month contract to join Graymont’s Legal team in Richmond, BC. Reporting to the Assistant Corporate Secretary and Senior Paralegal, you will help maintain corporate records and prepare annual reports for North American subsidiaries. Key responsibilities include drafting meeting materials, managing audits, supporting shareholder communications, and assisting with legal documentation and technology initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Diploma in Paralegal studies or a related field.
• Professional Experience: 5+ years as an in-house or law firm paralegal, with relevant experience in business or corporate law.
• Relevant Experience: Proficient in drafting legal documents, including correspondence, minutes, and resolutions.
• Beneficial Knowledge: Knowledge of securities law and experience with corporate records databases (e.g., Athennian) is an asset.

WHO WE ARE

Graymont is a global leader in the lime and limestone industry, supplying calcium-based products and solutions that serve markets throughout North America and Asia Pacific and is also a strategic partner to Latin America’s largest lime and limestone producer, Calidra.
Central to our philosophy is a long-term approach to our business, built on a solid commitment to sustainable growth and focus on decarbonization, all of which is embodied in our mission statement: Deliver essential calcium-based solutions to meet the world’s changing needs.
With the maturity and stability that comes with almost 80 years of success in the industry, Graymont is a forward-looking organization committed to responsible, sustainable growth over the long term. This includes a deep commitment to our employees and OneGraymont culture as well as the highest of standards in our health, safety, environmental, workplace, and operating practices.
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If you’re interested in joining our team but don’t see a job posting that matches your experience or background, we encourage you to submit a general application to be considered for future opportunities!

Corporate:

• Assist with maintenance of general corporate information, including updating corporate summary reports, virtual corporate records books, transparency records and registrations for Graymont Limited and North America Subsidiaries.
• Assist with maintenance of general corporate information, including annual reports and transparency reports for North America Subsidiaries and liaising with external counsel.
• Support Graymont Limited and its North America Subsidiaries by:
• Drafting of notices of meeting, agendas and resolutions (including consent resolutions)
• Assisting the Assistant Corporate Secretary & Senior Paralegal with respect of all aspects of Board meetings
• Liaising with Committee responsible parties and collecting materials necessary for Committee meetings
• Creating Board and Committee books in the board portal
• Drafting minutes for review by the Assistant Corporate Secretary & Senior Paralegal and/or Corporate Secretary
• Assist with insurance renewal, in particular, the Director, Officer and Corporate entities inputs.
• Manage Graymont Limited and its North America subsidiaries’ audits.
• Provide backup support to the Paralegal team in managing APAC subsidiaries, maintaining the real estate database and IP records, as well as assisting with the initial review of Non-Disclosure Agreements and updating records related to credit facilities, when necessary.
• Managing applications and inquiries for permits, licenses and regulatory applications and compliance forms for North America subsidiaries.

Shareholder Relations:

• Support the Assistant Corporate Secretary and Senior Paralegal with private share sale documentation and process and tracking share transfers.
• Prepare materials for shareholder meetings and communications, including the Management Proxy Circular and logistics for mailouts.

Administration:

• Assist with legal initiatives for technology implementation.
• Collect signatures on necessary operational documents, including bids, legal papers, and regulatory applications.