McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and to have earned the distinction of one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the thirteenth consecutive year in 2025. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

We are recruiting for a paraprofessional in business law to join our team in our Montreal or Quebec City offices. The successful candidate must have a minimum of eight years in corporate laws and will be responsible for assisting our team of lawyers in the context of transactions (including mergers and acquisitions and corporate reorganizations). McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

The employee in this position will be part of a national team in which they will work with lawyers and professionals in all of our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. An employee in this position will be expected to work in English or French for clients, lawyers or professionals who understand and communicate only in English or French. Bilingualism (French and English) is therefore a requirement for this position.

As a Senior Paralegal, you will be:

• Playing a key role in transactional matters related to mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations, including handling file organization, drafting, and monitoring.
• Preparing and drafting documents such as various resolutions, corporate filings, incorporations and organizations, amalgamations, as well as continuances (importation/exportation), dissolutions, revivals and closing agendas.
• Updating the minute books under your responsibility.
• Performing minute book reviews in the context of a due diligence, drafting the corporate review reports and drafting the corrective resolutions.
• Coaching and being involved in the training of paralegals from junior and intermediate levels.
• Interacting with clients and lawyers when the circumstances require it.
• Assisting paralegal from other departments, as required.
• Performing any other tasks associated with this position.

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:

• College diploma in paralegal studies or law degree.
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience in corporate law.
• Capacity to manage many files simultaneously and work well under pressure.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Detail and solution oriented, ability to meet deadlines and take initiative.
• Exercise judgment and make decisions.
• Strong team work skills and ability to interact with support staff and specialists at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

How to Apply: 

We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.