Our goal is to continue to expand our reputation as one of Canada’s leading corporate finance and securities law firms that provides exceptional service to our clients. We recognize that the attraction and retention of talented, practical and business-oriented team players who share our goals of personal and professional excellence are integral to our continued success.
We offer a collegial, open-door environment where learning and experience are shared efficiently for the benefit of our clients. We conduct ourselves with integrity and respect towards everyone we work with, both inside and outside of our firm. We are passionate about what we do and are willing to think outside the box to solve complex legal problems for our clients.
Like our clients, we operate in an evolving legal and business environment, and we are always looking for more effective ways to advance our practice and better serve our clients.
Our team is made up of dedicated lawyers and support staff, who each play an integral part of who we are. We believe building strong relationships is key to providing the best quality work.
Our Values
- Teamwork – We Deliver. No egos. No assholes.
- Passion – We inspire others with our thirst for excellence.
- Respect – We treat ourselves, each other, and our clients with respect.
- Integrity – We are quality. We delivery quality.
- Entrepreneurship – We strive for excellence in everything we do.
If you share these values, we want to hear from you. We are always prepared to consider exceptional lawyers and support staff who wish to join our team.
If you wish to be considered for a future opportunity with our firm, please send your resume and cover letter in confidence to the attention of Jeannette Damaso, People and Culture Specialist, jdamaso@dumoulinblack.com. We thank all candidates in advance for their application, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.
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Current Openings
Job: Paralegal (M&A / Lending)
Type: Permanent, Full Time, In-Office
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Opportunity
DuMoulin Black LLP is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our growing business law team. This role will primarily support our Lending/Financial Services and Mergers & Acquisitions practices, while also assisting lawyers with General Corporate and Securities matters.
Primary Responsibilities:
Land Title Office and Personal Property Security Registries
- Conducting and managing LTO and PPSA due diligence matters;
- Well versed and experienced with the LTSA and PPSA regime;
- Well versed in drafting mortgage and security documents, including, but not limited to, Form B Mortgages and Assignment of Rents, Guarantees, General Security Agreements;
- Drafting ancillary documents, including but not limited to, closing agendas, certificates/ resolutions/ estoppel letters;
- Preparing and filing Mortgages, Form Cs and other LTO documents;
- Preparing and filing PPSA registrations, amendments, and discharges; and
- Liaising with clients, financial institutions, and other counsel as required.
Mergers & Acquisitions Support
- Assisting lawyers with private and public M&A transactions, including asset and share purchase transactions;
- Responsibilities include due diligence (statutory lien searches), data room organization and minute book review, document management and facilitating closings;
- Drafting closing agendas, authorizing resolutions, various certificates and ancillary documents (amalgamation agreements, bill of sale, assignments agreements, estoppel letters, consents, resignations etc); and
- Coordinating document execution, tracking deliverables and maintaining organized transaction records.
Secondary Responsibilities:
Corporate and Securities Support
- Preparing and filing corporate records and documents, including incorporations, share issuances, share transfers, changes in directors and officers, change in registered and records office; company change of name, amendments to authorized share capital, continuations, amalgamations, and dissolutions; and
- Preparing and tracking corporate resolutions and routine corporate documentation; and
- Assisting with securities filings and related regulatory documentation.
General Practice Support
- Assisting with transaction management, document organization, and precedent maintenance; and
- Support lawyers with corporate and commercial transactional work, including lending and financing matters.
Core Competencies
- Understanding of real estate, secured transactions and M&A law and regulations;
- Familiarity with secured lending and M&A transaction processes;
- Time management, ability to coordinate multiple transactions simultaneously, track closing deliverables, and manage deadlines;
- Exceptional document accuracy and quality control, particularly for mortgage, PPSA and corporate filings; and
- Demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential legal and client information.
Qualifications
- Familiarity and experience with the LTSA and PPSA regime;
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a real estate, financial services or commercial paralegal in a law firm;
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills;
- Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a fast-paced practice; and
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
To Apply
Kindly forward your resume, cover letter, and references to Jeannette Damaso at jdamaso@dumoulinblack.com.