KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing corporate documentation pursuant to the Business Corporations Act (Alberta)
• Drafting legal documents and agreements, including those relating to incorporations, amendments, dissolutions and various other types of corporate transactions
• Drafting documents related to incorporation and organize both Provincial and Federal corporations
• Assist with corporate due diligences, corporate reorganizations, share or asset purchase transactions or tax reorganization
• Conduct due diligence minute book reviews, including recommendations regarding deficiencies
• Drafting share provisions pursuant to Lawyers instructions
• Attend closings
• Follow up and maintenance of registrations under the relevant legislation
• Other duties as assigned

DESIRED SKILL SET

• Strong understanding of legal procedures, scheduling, limitations and deadlines
• High professionalism and the ability to respect confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills
• Be able to multi-task and prioritize
• Internal and external customer service skills
• Self-starter who takes initiative
• Reliable and accountable
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Experience in drafting documents within the Corporate practice area

TECHNICAL ASSETS

• Must have a strong base in MS Excel, Word, Outlook
• Experience with a corporate database system (ALF) preferred
• Ability to work independently with some direction or guidance
• ACUMIN or SOLUNO knowledge an asset
• Worldox knowledge an asset

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Must have CORES level II (Level III preferred) certification
• Be a graduate of an accredited legal assistant program
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Corporate Legal Assistant

Ogilvie offers a competitive salary based on experience level, in addition to a positive and engaging work environment.