Due Diligence Paralegal

Location: Any of our locations: Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton with the opportunity for in-office, hybrid or primarily remote

MLT Aikins is seeking a paralegal with experience in due diligence, compliance and risk research. This position involves conducting due diligence research for various lawyers and clients. The paralegal will use a range of research tools to gather risk and compliance information on individuals and companies. The research will be analyzed and developed into a narrative report which is used by lawyers/clients to understand the general background of the subject and assess legitimacy to inform strategic decision-making. The paralegal will work both independently and collaboratively on research and reports for various domestic and international clients.

On a multi-jurisdictional level, responsibilities include reviewing and evaluating transactional files, determining proposed due diligence to satisfy transactional obligations and requirements, and conducting due diligence searches. The role also involves reviewing security documents and attending to Personal Property Security/Bank Act registrations. This position requires strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills to identify discrepancies, conduct due diligence and manage security registrations.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing Personal Property Security registrations (including financing statements amendments, renewals and discharges)
• Attending to Bank Act filings (including registrations and discharges)
• Reviewing due diligence search plans from lawyers and clients and answering questions
• Providing feedback on additional searches that may be required
• Conducting extensive primary and secondary research using a variety of open-source and public records web-based tools
• Analyzing and documenting customer and company research/findings to support decision-making processes
• Keeping internal databases up-to-date
• Raising potential legal issues based on research findings
• Drafting clear, concise and thorough due diligence reports for lawyer/clients – may also involve drafting, marking up, rewriting partially or entirely and providing constructive feedback, edits and corrections
• Maintaining an organized system for tracking and documenting the review process

Qualifications include:

• Post-secondary diploma in a legal administrative assistant or paralegal program from a recognized college program (a combination of education and experience will be considered)
• Minimum of five years experience conducting due diligence, risk or compliance research across multiple jurisdictions
• Alberta Personal Property Registration Accreditation is an asset and, if accreditation has not yet been obtained, it is a future requirement of the role
• Familiarity with public-records research and an understanding of due diligence research methodology
• Excellent oral, editing and written communications skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills and the ability to distill and explain complex issues to a variety of audiences
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and thrive in a deadline driven, results-oriented environment and to adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Experience/knowledge of venture capital, private equity or related fields is considered an asset

What’s it like to work at MLT Aikins?

At MLT Aikins, we strive for an environment that brings out the best in our team and supports our clients’ success. When you’re part of our team, you can expect:

• Collaborative culture – We work as one team, relying on and respecting our colleagues.
• Sense of community – We offer a friendly and collegial environment where you’ll build strong relationships.
• Inclusive team – We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that provides a safe, welcoming space for everyone.
• Innovation mindset – We are technology-driven and enthusiastic about embracing change.
• Community involvement – We believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work.
• Transparency – We encourage open communication and actively solicit ideas for improvement.
• Opportunity to grow – We offer coaching and mentorship to help you develop in your role and advance in your career.

Our Diversity Statement

MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.

If this sounds like you, please click the “Apply now” button below to set up a candidate profile and submit your resumé and cover letter. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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