<p><strong>Legal Administrative Assistant – Insurance Litigation</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We are seeking a professional Legal Administrative Assistant to join a well-established litigation boutique in Downtown Vancouver. This is a confidential search for a firm recognized for its approachable leadership and a genuine commitment to work-life balance. Supporting an Insurance Defence Partner, you will be part of a team that values open communication and professional development.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This role offers a sophisticated litigation practice within a supportive boutique environment. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li><strong>Litigation Support:</strong> Preparing and formatting court documents, including application records, books of authorities, and appeal books.</li><li><strong>File Management:</strong> Managing the full file lifecycle from opening to closing; maintaining a diligent BF system for limitation dates.</li><li><strong>Administrative Coordination:</strong> Handling client billing, scheduling appointments, and managing correspondence with opposing counsel and experts.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join This Team?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Work-Life Balance:</strong> We offer a hybrid onsite-remote work structure with the option for additional earned flex days off every few weeks.</li><li><strong>Comprehensive Benefits:</strong> 100% employer-paid extended health benefits, an annual Health Spending Account, and an RRSP matching program.</li><li><strong>Supportive Culture:</strong> Work with an easygoing team that is open to feedback and values a healthy office dynamic.</li></ul>
<p>This is a chance to join a Vancouver-based marketing agency in the role of Marketing Strategist, focused on the digital marketing of Legal Services and Home Services. You’ll be working with various legal and home services clients across Canada and the US, on their digital paid ad campaigns and overall digital presence.</p><p><br></p><p>So if you are an experienced digital marketing professional with a focus on Legal and Home services, then please get in contact to discuss this role in more detail.</p><p><br></p><p>In this position, you’ll be working with an experienced and tenured team of digital marketers. You will have a clear focus on paid ad campaigns, with a focus on Google and Meta platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>You will also have the opportunity to share your knowledge and experience with other members of the team, and help them grow in their own careers. Part of this position will involve coaching and mentoring other members of the team.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a full-time position, and includes a competitive base salary, paid vacation and extended health and dental benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you will work primarily from your home office, with occasional get-togethers with your teammates in Vancouver. This role is open to individuals who are already living in the Vancouver lower mainland.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A bit about myself - my name is Nathan Wawruck, and I am a recruitment consultant based in Vancouver, BC. I have over a decade of matching marketing professionals to job opportunities, and I am always looking to connect with like-minded people in the Vancouver area.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're interested in pursuing this role, please apply to this posting online, and contact me for an initial discussion. This is a chance for us to discuss specifics, such as the company name, the key hiring managers, and the more in-depth job requirements. This is also a great opportunity to talk about your overall career goals and preferences. We can even discuss other potential roles which may fit what you're looking for. Please find me on LinkedIn by searching my name: Nathan Wawruck</p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Legal Assistant (Corporate/Transactional)</strong></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>We are seeking a dedicated professional to provide comprehensive support for a legal team. This role balances high-level administrative management with technical transactional work and financial oversight. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume environment where precision and discretion are paramount.</p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>1. Practice & Workflow Coordination</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Onboarding & Offboarding:</strong> Manage the full file lifecycle, including conflict checks, client intake (KYC/Source of Funds), and systematic archiving.</li><li><strong>Operational Support:</strong> Coordinate complex calendars, schedule meetings, manage contact lists, and maintain bring-forward systems.</li><li><strong>Communications:</strong> Serve as a primary point of contact for clients via phone and email; manage mail distribution and expense reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Transactional & Document Production</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Document Management:</strong> Draft, format, and edit agreements, spreadsheets, reports, and correspondence.</li><li><strong>Closing Support:</strong> Coordinate the execution of documents, prepare digital closing books, and manage trust-related paperwork.</li><li><strong>Due Diligence:</strong> Conduct necessary property and corporate searches via provincial registries and online databases.</li></ul><p><strong>3. Financial Administration</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Billing Lifecycle:</strong> Oversee the billing process from WIP reporting and pre-bill editing to final issuance and digital filing.</li><li><strong>Account Management:</strong> Monitor outstanding accounts receivable and conduct professional follow-ups on balances.</li><li><strong>Trust Accounting:</strong> Process trust-related documentation for closings and invoice payments.</li></ul><p><strong>4. Collaborative Support</strong></p><ul><li>Provide coverage for other team members and assist with shared reception duties as required.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Senior Corporate Paralegal (Transactional & Operations)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This senior-level role within a downtown practice involves leading complex corporate and tax-driven transactions. Reporting directly to the Practice Group Leader, the position requires a blend of independent file management and departmental leadership, focusing on maintaining a respectable, high-efficiency practice.</p><p><strong>Primary Accountabilities</strong></p><p><strong>1. Transactional Leadership</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Technical Execution:</strong> Lead corporate and tax-motivated transactions, including the preparation and filing of all necessary corporate documentation.</li><li><strong>Due Diligence:</strong> Conduct thorough searches and legal research to support active files and ensure legislative compliance.</li><li><strong>Drafting:</strong> Prepare high-level legal correspondence and documentation related to complex corporate matters.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Departmental Operations & Quality Control</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Mentorship:</strong> Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff members to foster professional growth within the department.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement:</strong> Support practice efficiency by developing procedural updates and maintaining rigorous quality control standards.</li><li><strong>Database Management:</strong> Oversee the maintenance of corporate records and internal databases to ensure data integrity</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is a fast-growing professional services organization building an integrated platform that combines legal, advisory, and technology solutions to support Canadian small and mid-sized businesses.</p><p><br></p><p>Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, the firm is redefining how professional services are delivered by leveraging innovation, operational excellence, and a strong client-first philosophy. With a collaborative, high-performance culture and a growth-oriented mindset, the organization is expanding its internal tax capabilities and seeking a Senior Tax Professional to lead tax strategy and execution across its operating entities while also supporting client-facing advisory work.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hands-on leadership role based in Coquitlam, BC, reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The Senior Tax Professional will design and execute tax strategies that support corporate growth, hiring plans, and operational scale. The role includes developing and formalizing a scalable, high-quality tax advisory offering delivered alongside legal and advisory teams, while bringing greater tax strategy and execution in-house and maintaining strong risk controls and professional standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities also include leading corporate tax planning initiatives such as entity structuring, reorganizations, transfer pricing considerations, and tax-efficient decision-making aligned with the operating plan. The successful candidate will oversee year-round tax compliance across the corporate group, including corporate income tax, indirect tax, and payroll-related filings. They will partner with corporate legal counsel on restructurings, ownership changes, and transactions requiring tax alignment, and act as an authorized representative with the CRA as required to ensure compliance and professional handling of submissions.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition, the role involves providing strategic tax planning advice to clients, often in collaboration with corporate lawyers. The Senior Tax Professional will scope engagements, prepare clear written recommendations, drive implementation through completion, and collaborate with internal delivery and product teams to standardize and scale tax workflows into repeatable service offerings.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Legal Assistant (Infrastructure)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This senior-level position provides sophisticated support within a specialized infrastructure practice. The role is designed for a professional who excels at high-stakes coordination—acting as a vital link between legal counsel and a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders across multiple offices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>1. Advanced Document Production & Technical Editing</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Drafting & Revisions:</strong> Create, format, and meticulously edit complex agreements, reports, and memoranda.</li><li><strong>Technical Suite:</strong> Utilize advanced functions in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to produce professional legal documentation and forms.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Practice & Logistics Management</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Scheduling:</strong> Manage complex Outlook calendars, including the coordination of local and multi-office meetings.</li><li><strong>Travel & Travel Support:</strong> Oversee and coordinate intricate business travel arrangements.</li><li><strong>Information Systems:</strong> Maintain a rigorous bring-forward system, update client file lists, and manage the full lifecycle of client/matter files (opening through closing).</li></ul><p><strong>3. Financial & Operational Liaison</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Billing Coordination:</strong> Partner with the internal billing department to facilitate the monthly production and review of accounts.</li><li><strong>Communication Hub:</strong> Act as a primary liaison between legal staff and external clients at all levels; manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.</li><li><strong>Resource Delegation:</strong> Appropriately delegate tasks to specialized service departments and provide auxiliary support to the wider team as needed.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Legal Administrative Assistant (Tax, Trust & Estates)</strong></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>This role provides comprehensive support for a high-volume practice focused on sophisticated tax planning, corporate restructuring, and wealth management. The successful candidate will oversee complex files from inception to completion, ensuring both administrative precision and high-quality document production across domestic and international legal matters.</p><p><strong>Primary Accountabilities</strong></p><p><strong>1. Specialized Document & Transactional Support</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Drafting & Preparation:</strong> Generate and edit legal correspondence and documents related to corporate reorganizations, business successions, and tax structuring.</li><li><strong>Transactional Assistance:</strong> Support the acquisition and sale of businesses, securities offerings, and trust/estate planning matters.</li><li><strong>Dispute & Disclosure:</strong> Assist with documentation for tax disputes before revenue authorities and voluntary disclosure filings.</li></ul><p><strong>2. File Lifecycle & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li><strong>End-to-End Management:</strong> Oversee complex files from initial opening to final closing, ensuring strict adherence to both digital and physical filing compliance standards.</li><li><strong>Due Diligence:</strong> Conduct essential corporate, land title, and conflict searches to ensure file integrity.</li><li><strong>Administrative Oversight:</strong> Manage time entry, maintain detailed calendars, and handle all general administrative functions.</li></ul><p><strong>3. Client & Practice Coordination</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Act as a collaborative point of contact, ensuring professional and clear communication with clients and authorities.</li><li><strong>Inbound Investment:</strong> Support matters involving inbound investment and tax considerations for non-resident clients.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking an experienced and strategic Hotel Controller to oversee all financial operations of a luxury full-service hotel in British Columbia. Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with ownership and corporate finance, the Hotel Controller will act as a trusted business partner, ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strong financial performance in a dynamic luxury hospitality environment.</p><p><br></p><p>This person needs to have Opera Cloud experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial Leadership & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a member of the Hotel Executive Committee, providing strategic financial insight to support operational and commercial decision-making.</li><li>Partner with the General Manager and department leaders to drive profitability, cost efficiency, and long-term financial sustainability.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning.</li><li>Accounting & Financial Reporting</li><li>Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, cash management, and capital asset accounting.</li><li>Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP and corporate standards.</li><li>Ensure accurate revenue recognition across rooms, food & beverage, spa, retail, and events.</li><li>Look after the financial requirements ownership</li></ul><p><strong>Controls, Compliance & Risk Management</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard hotel assets and ensure financial accuracy.</li><li>Ensure full compliance with British Columbia provincial legislation, including:</li><li>Employment Standards Act (BC)</li></ul><p><strong>WorkSafeBC Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>PST, GST, and municipal hotel taxes (MRDT)</li><li>Coordinate and lead external audits, tax filings, and statutory reporting.</li><li>Act as primary liaison with banks, auditors, insurance, legal and regulatory authorities.</li><li>Review Annual Hotel Contracts</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Finance</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with department heads to manage labor costs, operating expenses, and productivity benchmarks in a unionized and/or non-union environment.</li><li>Monitor inventory, purchasing controls, and vendor contracts to ensure compliance with corporate and brand standards.</li><li>Evaluate capital expenditure requests and track ROI on approved projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Talent Development</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the hotel finance team, fostering a positive culture of accountability, accuracy, and service excellence.</li><li>Ensure proper training on financial policies, systems, and internal controls.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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>
