<p><strong>Corporate Paralegal </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This position is a technical, transaction-heavy role that prioritizes complex corporate maneuvers over routine records maintenance. The successful candidate will manage a high volume of files within a compressed work-week structure, requiring a focus on efficiency and high-level structural planning.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Technical Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>1. Corporate Transaction Management</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Entity Structuring:</strong> Lead the execution of incorporations, continuations, and amalgamations.</li><li><strong>Financial & Tax Planning Support:</strong> Manage the procedural aspects of corporate rollovers, dividend declarations, and share structure planning.</li><li><strong>File Specialization:</strong> Focus energy on active transactional files and strategic reorganizations rather than routine corporate record-keeping.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Practice Operations</strong></p><ul><li><strong>High-Volume Execution:</strong> Navigate a fast-paced environment with a heavy file load while maintaining rigorous standards of accuracy.</li><li><strong>Project Ownership:</strong> Take full responsibility for the lifecycle of corporate transactions from initial drafting to final implementation.</li><li><strong>Time Management:</strong> Operate effectively within a compressed work week, requiring high productivity and the ability to meet tight deadlines.</li></ul>
<p>Corporate Controller</p><p>Hybrid | Vancouver, BC</p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a global publicly listed organization, is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead their corporate accounting function from their Vancouver office. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and driving operational excellence across the corporate accounting team.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Corporate Controller will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting within a complex, multi-entity environment while mentoring and developing a high-performing accounting team. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, publicly listed organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Provide leadership and oversight to the corporate accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.</p><p>• Lead the preparation and delivery of corporate financial reporting packages, ensuring high-quality analysis and responsiveness to executive leadership inquiries.</p><p>• Oversee the integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet, including review of complex journal entries and reconciliations.</p><p>• Drive accountability, mentorship, and professional development across the accounting team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.</p><p>• Manage and enhance intercompany accounting processes, ensuring accurate reconciliation and settlement across entities.</p><p>• Maintain oversight of cash and inventory controls across offices and operational venues.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with regulatory and tax obligations, including oversight of government tax remittances.</p><p>• Lead the SOX compliance program, coordinating internal and external audit activities while maintaining robust internal control frameworks.</p><p>• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and documentation to support a strong control environment and regulatory compliance.</p><p>• Oversee the management and digital retention of financial documentation to support audit and governance requirements.</p><p>• Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to support business initiatives, financial transparency, and operational decision-making.</p><p>• Contribute to strategic finance initiatives and special projects as required.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half are working with a well-established local government law firm with offices in British Columbia and Alberta. The firm acts for municipalities, regional districts, and other public bodies across the province, providing practical, strategic advice on complex governance and workplace matters.</p><p><br></p><p>My client is seeking a talented Labour & Employment Lawyer (5+ years’ call) to join its growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys sophisticated advisory work, meaningful client contact, and the opportunity to build a long-term practice in the public sector space.</p><p><br></p><p>You will work directly with experienced partners and clients on a broad range of labour, employment, and workplace law issues affecting public sector employers.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Advising municipal and public sector employers on employment and labour matters</li><li>Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, workplace policies, and bylaws</li><li>Handling grievances, arbitrations, and collective bargaining matters</li><li>Advising on workplace investigations, human rights issues, and disciplinary matters</li><li>Representing clients before labour arbitrators, administrative tribunals, and courts</li><li>Providing strategic risk management advice to senior leadership and elected officials</li><li>Billable hours target: 1375.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are working with a client in Port Coquitlam who is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer for a short-term contract. This role requires someone who can independently manage and close residential purchase files from start to finish.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Handle residential purchase files end-to-end, including opening, document preparation, and closing</li><li>Review Contracts of Purchase and Sale and related documentation</li><li>Prepare and manage closing documents, statements of adjustments, and requisitions</li><li>Coordinate with lenders, realtors, clients, and other parties to ensure timely completion</li><li>Conduct title searches and registrations using <strong>LTSA</strong></li><li>Ensure accuracy and compliance with BC conveyancing requirements and deadlines</li></ul><p><br></p>
