Calgary, AB
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About the role
Join us to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians
At Neo, we’re on a mission to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. Life at a rapidly scaling tech startup isn’t for everyone. It’s complex, fast-paced, high-pressure, but also incredibly fulfilling. Since its founding in 2019, Neo has gained incredible traction and is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Canada.
- #1 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 for 2023, 2024, and 2025 https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/neo-financial-achieves-first-ever-three-peat-win-as-number-one-on-deloitte-s-technology-fast-50-list-889692540.html — the first company ever to achieve a three-peat at the top!
- #1 Fastest Growing Company in Canada for 2024 by Globe & Mail https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240927952651/en/Neo-Financial-Ranks-No.-1-on-The-Globe-and-Mail%E2%80%99s-2024-List-of-Canada%E2%80%99s-Top-Growing-Companies
- Top-ranked mobile apps and credit cards
- Team of 500+ people
- 1M+ customers
- 10K+ retail partners
THE ROLE
Neo Financial is seeking a detail-oriented, energetic, and proactive Paralegal to join our team in Calgary, AB on a full-time basis. Reporting directly to internal Legal Counsel, you will play a key operational role in supporting Neo’s Legal team across a wide range of legal functions.
You will handle high-impact, independent workflows—from managing corporate governance and contract lifecycles to conducting legal research and managing external legal ops. If you thrive in a fast-paced fintech environment, love solving operational challenges, and want to build a career in technology and corporate law with a fun, high-performing team, this is the role for you!
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Education & Credentials: Paralegal Diploma, Certificate, or Bachelor's Degree from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution (COPR/paralegal education equivalent preferred).
- Experience: 3–5+ years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Specialist within an in-house corporate legal department (technology or financial services preferred) or a reputable law firm.
- Contract & Legal Operations: Hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, legal entity management software, and document black-lining tools.
- Legal Research & Drafting: Proven ability to conduct legal research, analyze statutory provisions, and draft baseline agreements, corporate resolutions, and correspondence under supervising legal counsel.
- Core Competencies:
- High level of sound judgment, analytical thinking, and discretion when handling sensitive corporate information.
- Superior project management and organizational skills—ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision in a rapid-growth environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Contract Drafting & Review
- Conduct preliminary reviews, redlines, and issue identification for Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), standard service agreements, vendor contracts, and third-party agreements.
- Prepare initial drafts of commercial agreements, legal templates, amendments, and routine legal correspondence under lawyer supervision.
- Manage contract execution workflows, ensuring appropriate authorization levels, execution tracking, and secure digital archiving.
Corporate Governance & Entity Management
- Prepare, maintain, and manage corporate minute books, annual returns, resolutions, officer/director updates, and extra-provincial filings across applicable jurisdictions.
- Organize and maintain centralized legal records, corporate calendars, and signature tracking systems.
- Assist with corporate structuring tasks, share iss