Paralegal

About Article

Article, established in 2013, is revolutionizing the furniture industry by addressing complex and meaningful challenges. We are seeking a proactive Paralegal to lead our contract management, maintain corporate compliance, and serve as a crucial operational resource within our lean legal team.

Role Overview

The Paralegal will function as a commercially astute partner to our Head of Legal, managing an active contract pipeline, regulatory filings, and corporate governance to support scaling operations across retail, eCommerce, and logistics. Early responsibilities include full ownership of contract intake and corporate record maintenance, with the long-term goal of developing an efficient, technology-driven legal operations system.

Legal Team Environment

The position reports directly to the Head of Legal and interacts closely with multiple departments including Product, Finance, People, and Operations. It involves high visibility and ownership, contributing to the evolution of legal processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle from intake to routing and status tracking
• Draft, review, and edit standard commercial contracts such as NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and vendor agreements with minimal supervision
• Ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, and extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements including annual filings
• Conduct legal research and analyze issues related to regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and commercial law
• Assist in privacy and data compliance efforts, including PIPEDA and CASL
• Manage intellectual property matters by coordinating trademark and patent filings with external counsel
• Maintain detailed corporate records, minute books, registries, and resolutions
• Liaise with outside counsel to monitor active legal matters, manage invoices, and keep status updates
• Provide administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations, manage documentation, schedules, and secure filing

Candidate Profile

• 3 to 5 years of experience in corporate legal departments or law firms
• Possession of a paralegal or legal assistant certification or equivalent qualifications and experience
• Proficiency in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems to optimize workflows
• Advanced skills in G-Suite including spreadsheets, and comfort using modern tools such as AI for legal research without compromising confidentiality
• Strong commercial insight with excellent problem-solving and practical business judgment
• Exceptional drafting skills producing refined legal and administrative documents with minimal guidance
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously without losing attention to detail
• Self-driven with a proactive approach in identifying risks and resolving operational challenges independently
• Excellent communication skills, capable of clearly conveying complex legal and operational matters for diverse audiences
• Legal authorization to work full-time in Canada (no student visa holders)
• Willingness to undergo a criminal background check

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary range of CAD 70,000 to 90,000, based on skills, experience, and internal budgets
• Performance-based cash bonuses upon achievement of company financial goals
• 4% matched RRSP contributions through Wealthsimple
• 15 vacation days per year plus one diversity and inclusion day off, and six well-being sick days
• Hybrid work schedule with three days weekly onsite in Vancouver and up to three weeks remote work worldwide
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with a $1,000 wellness spending account and TELUS Health App
• Access to mental health counseling and virtual medical services
• Office amenities including open-layout workspace, premium coffee and snacks, fitness equipment with showers, and a dog-friendly environment
• Convenient location with free street parking, secure bike storage, and proximity to Skytrain stations
• 45% discount on company products for employees (15% for friends and family)

Additional Information

Article is committed to transparency and authentic hiring practices, ensuring that humans make all hiring decisions. Criminal background checks are conducted only with candidate consent after a conditional offer and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. All applicants must have legal work authorization in the job location without visa sponsorship.

Reasonable accommodations related to disabilities or protected characteristics are available upon request at any recruitment stage.