Legal Assistant/Paralegal | Careers

About the SAF Group

The SAF Group of entities (collectively, “SAF”, “we”, or “our”) was founded in 2014 with the ambition of becoming one of Canada’s leading alternative capital providers. We now have offices in Calgary and Vancouver, have allocated over $4.0 billion across more than 60 transactions, and are actively raising and deploying capital with a focus on generating above-average risk-adjusted returns through curated and carefully vetted credit and structured equity investments. Our young and dynamic team is our greatest asset. We foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, personal development, collaboration, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and process-driven Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills and will be a self-starter with a passion for critical writing, creating efficient processes, managing corporate governance matters, and taking ownership of workflows. While prior legal experience is not required, experience in a corporate environment will be considered an asset.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate directly with internal and external stakeholders to manage legal documents and workflows.
Draft resolutions and governance documents, review annual filings, and maintain organizational charts.
Complete Know Your Client (KYC) documentation.
Review and edit various legal and communications documents, memorandums, and communications.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive file management and diarization system.
Manage calendars, schedules, and email communications for the VP Legal.

Qualification & Skills

Qualifications/Core Competencies:

Fluent in spoken and written English, with strong communication and presentation skills.
Legally eligible to work in Canada.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with a desire to collaborate in an open, team-focused environment.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe.
Highly detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and within a team.
Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain strict confidentiality.
Strong writing and editing skills.

What We Offer:

A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including HSA, WSA, vision, dental, RRSP matching, and more.
Several opportunities for team-building events and activities.
A supportive team culture that emphasizes excellence, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

How to Apply and Our Recruitment Commitments:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications to careers@safgroup.ca. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SAF is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all our employees and have specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices.

Application Deadline: October 25, 2024