Paralegal

Fairstone Bank

Paralegal supporting corporate governance, licensing, and litigation for Canada’s leading alternative lending bank. Providing research and operational legal support within Fairstone’s in-house legal team.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$75,000 - CA$82,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal support functions, including corporate and regulatory license filings, legal research, and litigation management. Proficient in managing confidential matters with professionalism while effectively collaborating within an in-house legal team.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Paralegal CertificationIn-House Legal ExperienceBilingual (English and French)Microsoft Office ProficiencyExperience in Regulated Industries

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLitigation ManagementCorporate License FilingsRegulatory ComplianceDocument Management Systems

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureProfessionalismSelf-Starter

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookDiligent

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal CertificationLaw Clerk Certification

Industry Keywords

BankingFinancial InstitutionsRegulated IndustriesLegal SupportConfidential Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with preparation of corporate and regulatory license filings at provincial and federal levels
Organize, track, monitor and prepare reports on litigation
Handle administrative matters, including management of legal notices
Conduct legal research under supervision of in-house counsel
Provide operational legal support under supervision of in-house counsel
Participate in special projects and assume other responsibilities as needed
Work directly with colleagues as part of the in-house legal team to support business growth and mitigate and manage legal and regulatory risk

Requirements

What you’ll need

Paralegal or law clerk certification required
3-5 years of experience in an in-house legal department or a combination of law firm and in-house legal department
Experience working in banking and financial institutions or other similarly regulated industries is an asset
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Proficiency in Board document management systems, including Diligent, is an asset
Fully bilingual (English and French), written and spoken
Extremely well-organized and able to work under pressure and handle multiple projects/assignments concurrently
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work on confidential and/or sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion
Highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic self-starter
Must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check
Work experience must be validated to qualify for hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model
Generous vacation based on role
Statutory holidays
6 wellness days
Annual incentive bonus tied to performance
Health and dental coverage through Manulife
Virtual healthcare through Dialogue
Group Retirement Savings Plan with up to 7% employer match
WorkPerks retailer discounts
Location-based perks including gym memberships and Toronto Bike Share
Gym access at London and Montreal offices
Education Assistance Program
Fairstone Academy training and skill development
Parental leave top-up program