Paralegal

Please note that this is a hybrid position.

Do you want to experience the essence of a large organization in a company with a personal touch? Come and work with us! We are looking for creative, innovative, and collaborative people like you to join our team.

Take your ambitions to the next level

Alithya is looking for a paralegal in corporate and securities law. Reporting to the senior legal counsel and assistant corporate secretary, you will work closely with the members of the legal team based in Montreal as well as other departments of the company.

• Maintain corporate records for the company and its subsidiaries, including the preparation of resolutions and filing of federal, provincial and extra-provincial reports in Canada (and review and coordinate the filing of equivalent documents in the United States and internationally), and participate in corporate reorganization transactions;

• Coordinate board and committee meetings, prepare required documents (e.g., agendas, resolutions, minutes) and upload meeting documents on the directors’ portal (Diligent);

• File insider declarations on SEDI as well as forms with various regulatory bodies (TSX, AMP) and maintain related internal records;

• Contribute to the preparation of the company’s continuous disclosure obligations in accordance with applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws and regulations (management information circular, annual information form, Annual Report [Form 40-F], etc.), and assist with filing thereof on SEDAR+ and EDGAR;

• Participate in mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and financing matters (drafting and coordination of documents, etc.), where applicable;

• Review and analyze various reports and declarations according to established procedures and guidelines;

• Effectively communicate and coordinate with team members and internal departments to ensure the timely production of legal documents;

• Ensure the management of the archiving system and departmental documents, and manage the IT support and web platform for board meetings;

• More generally, provide legal administrative support to the team, including coordinating the payment of invoices, coordinating the signature of documents and carrying out any other task related to the corporate secretariat.

When it just clicks!

Does this sound like you?

• Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in Secretarial Studies, Diploma of College Studies (DCS) in Paralegal Technology or any other combination of relevant training/experience;

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a paralegal, acquired in a law firm or a publicly traded company;

• Experience in corporate and securities law (required);

• Demonstrated business acumen to identify practical solutions to problems;

• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (required);

• Knowledge of Diligent Boards, SEDI, SEDAR+ or Workiva (asset);

• Strong legal documentation drafting skills, in both English and French;

• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, and attention to detail;

• Excellent organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure and manage priorities;

• Autonomy, initiative, professionalism and discretion;

• Flexibility and team spirit;

• Ability to work in a bilingual environment.

Please note that due to the nature of the responsibilities of the position, a proficient level of English is required, particularly to communicate on a daily basis with employees, managers and executives outside of Quebec. Additionally, the position’s responsibilities include drafting and analyzing legal documents in English, and providing recommendations.