Corporate Services Assistant Jobs

Who We Are

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm, and was recently voted one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2023. Our firm’s 900 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London and Johannesburg. Providing strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law, our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals. Our clients interests are paramount in all that we do and we take pride in supporting our communities. We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together and we work hard together to achieve our goals in a collaborative and efficient way.

A Day In The Life

The Corporate Services Assistant will join our busy Corporate Services department and will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Conducting due diligence searches including, without limitation, corporate searches for registrations in BC, across Canada and in the United States
• Preparation of annual reports and annual consent resolutions for companies and societies (federal and provincial) and maintenance of extra-provincial registrations across Canada
• Reviewing and updating minute books and completing the required provincial or federal corporate filings and work in a team setting to identify issues and follow up on outstanding matters
• Assisting lawyers in the corporate/commercial practice area; including extra-provincial registrations in BC; changes in directors and officers, Business Name Registrations and Changes in Registered and Records Offices
• Monitoring and responding to email account requests
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail, which includes accepting service documents from process servers

Must Haves

• Ablity to prioritize work assignments, meet deadlines, and respond to changing priorities
• Adept at learning new technology and working with new systems
• Proficiency with ALF
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong organization and attention to detail skills
• Exceptional communication skills and a superb client service focus

Why Work With Us

Our Benefits Include

Fasken is dedicated to rewarding your contributions and encouraging your professional development. We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions
• Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives
• Monetary incentive for employee referrals
• An engaging firm culture that celebrates our hardworking and dedicated people
• Flexible medical and dental benefits (effective from day 1)
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• A health and wellness subsidy
• Employee & family assistance program
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Personal days
• Flexible working arrangements
• An annual education & tuition reimbursement

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace comprises individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verification's.

Your Application

To submit your application, please visit our Careers Page. We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.