<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 – 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><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>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 looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our client's team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing general ledger activities, leading financial reporting processes, and collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate and efficient accounting operations. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and excels in financial analysis and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and process complex journal entries, including those related to banking transactions, foreign currency revaluations, pension accruals, and fair market value adjustments.</p><p>• Collaborate with the treasury team to manage debt, derivatives, hedging, and foreign exchange contracts.</p><p>• Oversee the accurate loading and review of monthly ledgers into consolidation software.</p><p>• Generate quarterly and annual notes for consolidated financial statements and ensure compliance with reporting standards.</p><p>• Conduct monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and prepare schedules for senior management review.</p><p>• Support tax-related activities by providing detailed financial information for corporate tax returns and audits.</p><p>• Produce standalone financial statements for legal entities required for tax filings.</p><p>• Prepare audit documentation and act as a liaison with internal and external auditors during interim and year-end audits.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on ad-hoc projects, including system implementations and testing.</p>
<p>Job Title: Senior Accountant</p><p>Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Company</strong></p><p>Our client, a well-established and growing retail organization, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, highly analytical accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable working with large, complex data sets.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and execute the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness </li><li>Prepare and review monthly consolidated financial statements and supporting working papers </li><li>Oversee and mentor an Accountant, providing guidance and review of day-to-day deliverables </li><li>Perform detailed inventory reconciliations and ensure proper costing and valuation </li><li>Perform monthly reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records</li><li>Prepare income tax and support tax working papers for year-end </li><li>Support financial reporting requirements, including internal management reporting and analysis </li><li>Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, controls, and reporting accuracy </li><li>Perform variance analysis (budget vs. actuals) and provide actionable insights to leadership </li><li>Assist with FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling </li><li>Prepare cashflow models and monthly cashflows </li><li>Be key contact with external auditors and CRA, providing documentation for audits</li><li>Leverage data analytics tools to support decision-making and reporting enhancements </li><li>Develop and maintain dashboards using Power BI or Tableau </li><li>Utilize Power Query and advanced MS Excel for data extraction, transformation, and analysis </li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Are you ready to leverage your Public Practice accounting expertise in a dynamic, growth-focused industry environment? Join a national leader known for exceptional customer service and exclusive partnerships with top contractors across Canada.</p><p><br></p><p>With distribution centers coast to coast and a reputation built on reliability, our client is looking for a talented Senior Accountant to fortify their financial operations and support the next chapter of success.</p><p>Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant in the Surrey, BC office will take charge of consolidated financial statements, oversee month-end and year-end closes, and partner with cross-functional teams. Your strategic insights will directly influence company growth and operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.</li><li>Maintain and oversee the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, reconciling accounts and analyzing discrepancies.</li><li>Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing.</li><li>Conduct financial and variance analysis to help identify trends and support process improvements.</li><li>Ensure strict compliance with all relevant accounting regulations and internal policies.</li><li>Collaborate across teams to provide financial expertise and support broad company initiatives.</li><li>Assist with tax return preparation and coordinate with external auditors during audits.</li><li>Develop and implement robust financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Burnaby, British Columbia, and contribute to our dynamic and fast-growing IT software company. In this role, you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting, oversee critical accounting processes, and provide guidance to entry-level team members. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with leadership responsibilities while making a meaningful impact on the financial operations of a high-growth organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close cycles for multiple entities, ensuring all processes are completed accurately and on time.<br>• Prepare and review complex journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accuracy and completeness.<br>• Conduct detailed variance analysis on financial statements, providing insights into trends and anomalies for management.<br>• Review and provide constructive feedback on work prepared by entry-level and intermediate accountants, fostering accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.<br>• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow reports, along with supporting schedules.<br>• Research and apply technical accounting standards for complex transactions and new initiatives to ensure compliance.<br>• Prepare audit documentation and act as a liaison with external auditors to ensure smooth interim and year-end audit processes.<br>• Identify and implement process improvements within the accounting function, enhancing workflows and strengthening internal controls.<br>• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate financial data flow and provide actionable insights through ad hoc reporting and analysis.
