Paralegal – Real Estate & Corporate Law

About us: Vast-Auto Distribution, a subsidiary of O’Reilly Automotive Inc., is a leader in auto parts distribution and retail across Eastern Canada. It is part of O’Reilly Auto Parts that operates more than 6,000 stores, with more than 92,000 team members across the USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada under the Parts City Auto Parts and O’Reilly Auto Parts banners. How you make an impact We are looking for a Real Estate & Corporate Paralegal with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. In this role, you will support commercial real estate projects and oversee matters involving our Canadian corporate entities. The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-oriented, able to meet tight deadlines, and committed to maintaining high professional standards in both French and English. What you’ll do: Real Estate Work with the Associate General Counsel to manage legal matters related to the Canadian real estate portfolio and coordinate with relevant authorities. Prepare and review real estate transactions and lease documentation, including deeds of sale, leases, amendments and easements. Coordinate commercial real estate closings. Conduct and assess title searches to identify existing charges, servitudes/easements, hypothecs or restrictive covenants. Review municipal bylaws, zoning regulations and assess municipal requirements. Review site inspections and due diligence reports, and work with surveyors, title insurers, landlords, and sellers to address any deficiencies. Monitor time-sensitive milestones including options to renew windows, right of first refusal deadlines, early termination options, etc.). Corporate Law Draft corporate resolutions, articles of amendment, share provisions, and closing documents for corporate reorganizations. Prepare and file government reports and corporate documents, including federal, provincial and extra-provincial filings, incorporations, registrations, amendments, resolutions, and annual reports. Incorporate, organize, amalgamate, and dissolve corporations under Quebec and federal Canadian law. Manage corporate deadlines and maintain corporate records. Conduct searches in corporate registries and public databases, including the REQ, RDPRM, Bank Act, Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, and CIPO, and prepare due diligence reviews and summary reports for acquisition files. Qualifications we look for Experience: 5 to 10 years of experience as a paralegal, handling both commercial real estate and corporate law within Quebec. Education: Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Paralegal Technology, or any other combination of relevant education and experience. Language Skills: Bilingualism (written and spoken) in French and English. Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word and Power Point), Quebec Land Register, of corporate registries and various public databases (such as REQ, RDPRM, Bank Act, Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, CIPO) and of corporate management databases. Soft Skills: Strong time management, attention to detail, and the ability to set clear timelines, manage key files with confidence, collaborate effectively, and build strong interpersonal relationships. What Sets Us Apart Grow and succeed in a value-driven workplace that supports your professional development, all within the stability of a Fortune 300 organization. Exposure to best practices and tools across a large North American organization, opening doors to diverse career pathways. Career growth opportunities through our Promote from Within philosophy. Competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, RRSP, and additional employee benefits. Commitment to inclusion: We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value different perspectives and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND OUR TEAM MEMBERS: We are ENTHUSIASTIC, HARDWORKING PROFESSIONALS, who are DEDICATED to TEAMWORK, SAFETY/WELLNESS, and EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE. We practice EXPENSE CONTROL while setting an example of RESPECT, HONESTY, and a WIN-WIN ATTITUDE in everything we do. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to send us your resume. If your application is retained, we will contact you to schedule an interview. Note: Vast Auto Distribution doesn’t use AI for job screening purposes

The paralegal will manage legal matters for the Canadian real estate portfolio, including lease documentation and title assessments. Additionally, they will handle corporate law tasks such as drafting resolutions, managing filings, and maintaining corporate records.

Candidates must have 5 to 10 years of experience in both commercial real estate and corporate law within Quebec. A Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Paralegal Technology or equivalent experience is required, along with bilingual proficiency in French and English.

• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability Insurance • RRSP

• Time managementPreferred
• interpersonal skillsPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred

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• Commercial real estate
• Corporate law
• Legal documentation
• Title searches
• Zoning regulations
• Due diligence
• Corporate resolutions
• Regulatory filings
• Microsoft Office
• Quebec Land Register
• Corporate registries
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Bilingualism
• Interpersonal skills
• Site Inspection
• Commercial Real Estate
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Real Estate Transactions
• Solution-Oriented
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Microsoft Excel
• Artificial Intelligence
• Annual Reports
• Bankruptcies
• Management
• Customer Service
• Corporate Laws
• Due Diligence
• Easement
• Sales
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Real Estate
• Covenants
• Time Management
• Timelines
• Zoning (Networking)
• Teamwork
• Enthusiasm
• Detail Oriented
• Honesty

• Legal
• Administrative
• Retail
• Corporate/Real Estate Paralegal
• Trust / Estate Lawyer
• Lawyers

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week