Paralegal - Montréal, Canada - Ivanhoe Cambridge

Ivanhoe Cambridge

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

5 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We invest globally and act locally for a sustainable impact in communities

As a global real estate industry leader, our mission is to generate long-term value for our 6 million depositors in Quebec and to have a positive environmental and social impact on both the people who work for us and the businesses that call our properties home.

We develop and invest in real estate assets and projects that help enhance the urban fabric of communities in the midst of renewal, and create lifestyles in tune with the changing needs of the occupants of today and tomorrow.

Our vision:
to invest in a way that maximizes value and sustainability as we bring human-scale developments to the world.

Ivanhoé Cambridge is:

C$77 billion in assets in the office, retail, industrial, logistics and residential markets
Strategic investments in a worldwide portfolio over 1,500 properties strong
A diversified, multitalented team committed to creating spaces that bring people together to live, work and play
Office environments designed to foster collaboration and creativity, rooted in a flexible, technologyenabled experience

Digitally connected, sustainable and state-of-the-art: A workspace that meets your expectations

New work spaces that make teamwork easier than ever and spark creativity at every turn
The flexibility and technological tools you need to take your performance to new heights
A barista, snacks and special theme meals, employee lounges and outdoor patios, complete with therapeutic lights to keep you at the top of your game
Tuition and professional development fees reimbursed to empower your career advancement
Time to devote to charitable endeavours so you can leave your personal mark on the communities where we work and invest
A stimulating, supportive and inclusive environment where your health, safety and wellbeing are our top priorities

Be part of the adventure:

In this role, you will work closely with all paralegals on the team, as well as with various departments within the company, mainly Legal Affairs, Accounting, Cash Management and Tax, and with various external law firms.

You'll have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with companies in foreign jurisdictions, participate in transactions (acquisitions, disposals, corporate reorganizations, financing, etc.) and help run meetings.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Ensure the maintenance of corporate books and records for Canadian and foreign private and public entities, in collaboration, when required, with mandated external professionals, including annual followups, banking affairs, documentation of movements of funds;
Gather information requested on group entities for due diligence purposes in connection with transactions, banking matters, etc.
Ensure the updating of a corporate data management system, various lists and organization charts of group companies;
Coordinate meetings of the Boards of Directors and Shareholders' Meetings of certain entities, and prepare and review relevant documents in collaboration with paralegals and colleagues in our Montreal and foreign offices (where applicable), mandated professionals and the various corporate departments concerned (Finance, Treasury, Tax, etc.);
Carry out the tasks required to complete transactions (acquisition, disposal, capitalization; dividends, loan agreements; incorporations and dissolutions; corporate reorganizations; mergers, etc.) in collaboration with the internal and external professionals concerned;
Monitor files concerning real estate funds located in various jurisdictions
Act as a resource person for consultation of corporate and legal documentation;
Participate in the Secretariat's special corporate projects and in the development of work processes aimed at improving services to the company.

The key to success- DEC in paralegal techniques;- 5 to 7 years of specific experience in corporate law as a paralegal;- Experience in foreign corporate law an asset;- Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook;- Knowledge of corporate management systems such as Enact, Minute Box, etc;- Excellent French and English grammar.

Oral and/or written interaction with external partners based outside Quebec (service providers, law firms, peers, bankers, brokerage firms, credit analysis firms, credit agencies, etc.);- Ability and interest in analyzing and reviewing legal documents;- Interest in new technological tools and special projects, an asset;- Strong communication and organizational skills, autonomy, thoroughness and attention to detail.

You're in the right place

Our people are the heart of our organization.

Come be part of our team and enjoy the perks of a flexible schedule, remote work arrangements, and flex days in addition to annual vacation leave — all to help you balance your personal and work obligations, have time to get involved in your community and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

You will also be entitled to a comprehensive array of healthcare benefits and take ad