U.S. Corporate Paralegal

Avenue Living Asset Management is dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, and strategizing long-term investments. Our unique approach has led to rapid growth across North America now representing one of Canada’s largest alternative asset managers. Since 2006, we have acquired over $7.5 billion in assets under management across a variety of real estate sectors throughout Canada and the USA. Our various funds include assets in multifamily residential, self-storage, commercial, as well as agricultural land. The strength of our platform lies in working with the right people. Acting with integrity and employing an entrepreneurial mindset, our employees work together to create an exciting, dynamic workplace. By employing an active hands-on approach to asset management, our skilled and innovative team operates closely alongside our investors. We’re disciplined, we focus on value, and we’re informed experts. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace; we are a unique workplace with unique people. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate and Securities, the U.S. Corporate Paralegal will be responsible for supporting the corporate services activities for our U.S. entities along with providing support for our U.S. real estate team in acquisition and financing transactions. This position could be based in Calgary, Alberta, or in the United States (southeast U.S. preferred). WHAT WILL YOU DO? Lead the preparation of complex corporate legal documents, including formation, organization and annual maintenance documents for U.S. entities, including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs) and limited partnerships formed in Delaware, state filings and registrations, and all other corporate records for U.S. entities. Ensure the accuracy and timely updating of minute books and corporate records for multiple U.S. entities using ALF Corporate. Ensure the timely completion of all federal and state filings required in connection with maintaining multiple U.S. entities. Prepare closing documents and order certificates of good standing for U.S. entities for real estate transactions, including acquisitions and debt financing transactions, under the supervision of our real estate lawyers. Assist the U.S. real estate team in conducting title searches and other due diligence activities. Resolve daily inquiries from business units, providing expert guidance and handling complex day-to-day corporate matters. Provide advanced corporate support to the accounting team during external audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy in corporate documentation. Offer senior-level support to corporate lawyers, real estate lawyers and other team members, including mentoring junior paralegals and legal assistants and providing strategic advice. WHAT WILL YOU NEED? Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a corporate paralegal, with a strong background in handling complex corporate legal matters for U.S. entities. Paralegal certificate or equivalent education; additional legal education or certifications preferred. Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, proficiency in legal research and drafting, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. In-depth knowledge of U.S. corporate law, including compliance requirements and regulatory frameworks. Proficient in using legal software and tools for document management and corporate record maintenance. WHAT DO WE OFFER? We live and breathe our core values. We go the extra mile. We’re honest. We always have each other's back. We have tons of integrity. And we always own it and adapt – no matter the challenge. With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally, and bring your whole self to work, there's no limit to the impact you can make. We provide a competitive compensation package composed of a group benefits plan, 401k matching, and a discretionary bonus program. In addition, Avenue Living also offers an Employee Referral Program that rewards active employees for successful referrals. An employee centric culture with paid time off for employer supported volunteerism, maternity leave top-up, a generous awards and recognition program, discounted monthly rent in Avenue Living properties, and employee savings program through industry partnerships. We are committed to a strong, safe work environment. What makes us different makes us stronger. We want Avenue Living to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We're committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable, and free of discrimination and harassment. Should you require accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please email [email protected] . #ALAM123 Originally posted on Himalayas