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AIMCo’s Legal Services team is responsible for providing all legal advice and managing legal risk with respect to AIMCo’s operations and all investments made by AIMCo on behalf of its clients. The Legal Services team works closely with all AIMCo investment professionals in negotiating and approving the legal documentation for investment transactions. Legal Services also provides legal support to the operations areas of AIMCo with respect to the procurement of supplies, services and external resources required by AIMCo.

As Paralegal, you will provide expert and professional support to the Legal Services team by managing corporate transactions, assisting in investment transactions and providing business solutions within AIMCo regarding various domestic and international legal and compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and conducting reporting for various Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) requests for investment structures used for investment transactions
• Providing limited delegation, direction and assistance to various legal support staff regarding investment matters, regulatory issues, and corporate compliance and maintenance
• Creation, administration, and maintenance of domestic and foreign investment holding corporations/structures
• Working directly with internal and external legal counsel and AIMCo investment professionals during closings, reorganizations, and corporate transactions
• Providing support and assisting in data collection, registration, and management for the Tax Compliance department with Canada Revenue Agency and Internal Revenue Service
• Preparing and supporting the submission of certain regulatory forms and Securities and Exchange Commission filings
• Embracing accountability, enhanced decision making and integrity to deliver on our cultural commitment of Doing Business the Right Way
• Assisting with the creation of domestic and foreign bank accounts and related documentation
• Preparation, administration, and annual review of domestic and international regulatory documentation required for investment structures and acceptability in international jurisdictions
• Managing corporate database (ALF) and providing support to various AIMCo staff utilizing ALF software package

Our Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in others
• Adept at managing multiple, concurrent deadlines and shifting priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required
• 4+ years of relevant experience working as a Paralegal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with ALF is required
• Thrives under pressure and takes a proactive approach to problem solving
• Previous experience at a law firm, investment manager or financial institution in the legal department is an asset
• CORES I certification is required
• Paralegal Diploma or equivalent from an accredited college or university

About AIMCo

AIMCo is one of Canada’s largest and most diversified investment managers, with over $168 billion of assets under management for 32 clients, a diverse group of Alberta public sector pension plans, endowment funds, and government accounts representing all Albertans. We are guided by the core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration. AIMCo is mindful and responsive to actively evaluating, assessing and optimizing risk to achieve superior performance for Albertans. We believe that every employee is empowered and accountable for managing risk.

Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. We are excited to meet you and will be in touch with any questions.

NOTE: Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.