Legal and Administrative Assistant

Location
444 5 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2T8
 
Full job description
Legal and Administrative Assistant – Corporate Law
EnerNext | Calgary, AB | Full-Time | In-Person

About EnerNext
EnerNext is a forward-thinking law firm focused on energy, cleantech, carbon capture and other climate change and ESG related industries. We work with entrepreneurs, investors and growing companies on strategic transactions, financings and reorganizations. Our team prides itself on delivering high-value legal services with responsiveness, efficiency and commercial awareness.

We are currently seeking a Legal and Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate will have experience in corporate and commercial law environment to support our growing practice. This is a 1-year full-time contract position to cover a maternity leave, with potential for extension depending on firm needs.

Position Summary
As a Legal and Administrative Assistant at EnerNext, you will provide direct support to lawyers on a broad range of corporate law matters, including incorporations, reorganizations, shareholder agreements, minute book maintenance and transactional work. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, modern legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, format and manage legal documents and correspondence related to incorporations, annual returns, corporate changes, share transactions and commercial agreements
Maintain corporate minute books and legal records (physical and digital) in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements
Assist with file organization, document management, client onboarding and due diligence processes
Manage calendars, coordinate meetings and assist with general office administration
Liaise with clients, registry agents, government offices and service providers as needed
Support lawyers with transaction closings, signature packages, and document filing
Assist with the general administrative needs of the firm.
Qualifications

Ideal candidate will have experience as a legal assistant in a corporate or business law practice
Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent education preferred
Understanding of corporate structures, legal procedures and document preparation preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and cloud-based legal tools (e.g. DocuSign, Adobe, CosmoLex)
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and time management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating in a small team setting
Why EnerNext

Competitive compensation based on experience
Opportunity to grow with a modern, entrepreneurial law firm
Exposure to high-quality work and innovative clients in the energy, tech and startup sectors
Be part of a practice that supports companies working on real solutions to climate change, clean energy and environmental innovation — and feel good about the impact your work is helping to enable
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role and any relevant experience via Indeed or to ashton.brehm@enernext.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-08-18

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