Job Description
As a member-owned cooperative, we’re helping our members with their real goals and real challenges so they can live the real life they want. It’s what we’ve been doing for over 80 years, and it’s why today we stand almost 600,000 members strong. Plus, we invest 10% of our budgeted profits back into our community – almost $+0 million since 2000 alone – because when our members do well, we believe our communities should do well too.
Commercial Lending Paralegal
May 13, 2026
Location(s): Help Headquarters
Job Type: Full Time Regular
myWork Program: Hybrid, Remote
Starting Salary Range: $81,+00.00 -$106,500
Background Screening Requirement:
Enhanced Criminal Record Check (every 5 years)
Credit Check (every 5 years)
Identity Verification
Employment Verification
References
What’s the job?
Partner with business lines and stakeholders to ensure compliance in legal and security documentation for commercial real estate and business loans. As a registered BCPA Paralegal, the sucessfull candidate will draft, prepare, and manage documentation, ensuring alignment with credit, regulatory, and corporate guidelines. Build and maintain cross-functional relationships within Coast Capital Savings (CSS) and with external professionals. Ensure accuracy and consistency in documentation and registrations, and provide insights on risk mitigation and operational processes to protect Coast Capital Savings lending portifolio.
Responsibilities:
Resolve documentation issues and develop solutions to meet operational requirements.
Support integration of new processes, advising and educating as needed.
Interpret and apply CCS Commercial policies, ensuring legal documentation compliance.
Stay updated on Commercial credit policies and guidelines, assessing legal and regulatory risks.
Maintain knowledge of relevant Acts and Regulations, recommending policy amendments.
Conduct legal research on lending transactions and associated risks, providing mitigation recommendations.
Educate and guide business lines to enhance risk mitigation skills.
Provide insights on CCS policies, procedures, and processes.
Negotiate with stakeholders on security and related documentation.
Advise on and review security documentation.
Prepare, analyze, and maintain CCS security documentation.
Organize and maintain record-keeping databases.
Interpret information, resolve problems, and advise stakeholders.
Ensure CCS practices align with industry standards.
Build cross-functional relationships within CCS and with law firms.
Participate in education activities related to commercial real estate and business banking.
Conduct due diligence reviews to verify documentation compliance.
Ensure security agreements adhere to lending approvals, identifying risks and providing recommendations.
Apply corporate and regulatory rules to decision-making regarding security documentation.
Qualifications:
7-+ years of experience in corporate/commercial/lending/banking law, with exposure to commercial real estate and business documentation.
High School Diploma and completion of a recognized Paralegal education program; post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Business Law is an asset.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, legal communications, principles, practices, and research techniques.
Solid knowledge of BC Online, myLTSA, relevant Acts and Regulations, and record-keeping systems.
Ability to read and interpret financial statements.
Advanced communication, administration, proofreading, negotiation, advising, judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-paced, volume-driven environment.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Coast Capital
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Coast Capital, we believe everyone has potential. We are committed to building better, brighter, more inclusive futures for everyone – including our employees. We see the potential in our employees to achieve amazing things and want to invest in your future. If you’re excited about this career opportunity and your experience may not perfectly align with every qualification in this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Coast Capital.
At Coast Capital, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black, and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people of diverse ****** and gender identities and women. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise benefit of our employees, our members, and our community.
We strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our candidates with different abilities. If you require any accommodations, please contact accessibility@coastcapitalsavings.com or call 778-3+1-5836. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Why join Coast Capital Savings?
Purpose is our North Star. We look at everything through our purpose. It informs the advice we provide our members, the experiences and products we create, and the programs we build to support our employees and communities.
Committed to inclusion and engagement. We have an ongoing focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion and routinely track how we’re doing, and what we need to do to keep improving. We foster a culture where everyone can feel safe to be who they really are and thrive.
A career that grows with you. We believe in developing our people and promoting from within. Many employees have spent decades, and sometimes their entire careers, with Coast Capital and have progressed from the frontlines to senior leadership.
Work where you’re most effective. In 2020 the world changed, and that includes how we work. In response to COVID-1+ we launched myWork, which gives employees flexibility in where they work based on the nature of their role.
Benefits that flex to the needs of you and your family. We offer comprehensive, customizable benefits for you and your family, so you can choose what fits best for you and your lifestyle.
Retirement options. We also take care of our employees once they retire. That’s why we offer the choice of a defined contribution or defined benefit pension plan or RSP’s.
Mortgage and auto financing benefits. Employees save thousands on their mortgages and auto loans with best-in-category benefits.
Real Recognition. We recognize excellence throughout the year, through an online community that lets employees give kudos and thanks throughout the year. We’re human, which means we like to have fun with events, celebrations, and recognition throughout the year.
An award winning culture. We’re a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and are regularly recognized by Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures and the BC Top Employers Awards.
We reinvest 10% back into the community. When we do well, our communities do well. That’s why since 2000 we’ve invested over $+0 million into our member’s communities.
Double your impact. Through our employee volunteer program, Coast Capital donates $10 for every hour you volunteer to a Canadian charity or non-profit of your choice.
Commercial Lending Paralegal
May 13, 2026
Location(s): Help Headquarters
Job Type: Full Time Regular
myWork Program: Hybrid, Remote
Starting Salary Range: $81,+00.00 -$106,500
Background Screening Requirement:
Enhanced Criminal Record Check (every 5 years)
Credit Check (every 5 years)
Identity Verification
Employment Verification
References
What’s the job?
Partner with business lines and stakeholders to ensure compliance in legal and security documentation for commercial real estate and business loans. As a registered BCPA Paralegal, the sucessfull candidate will draft, prepare, and manage documentation, ensuring alignment with credit, regulatory, and corporate guidelines. Build and maintain cross-functional relationships within Coast Capital Savings (CSS) and with external professionals. Ensure accuracy and consistency in documentation and registrations, and provide insights on risk mitigation and operational processes to protect Coast Capital Savings lending portifolio.
Responsibilities:
Resolve documentation issues and develop solutions to meet operational requirements.
Support integration of new processes, advising and educating as needed.
Interpret and apply CCS Commercial policies, ensuring legal documentation compliance.
Stay updated on Commercial credit policies and guidelines, assessing legal and regulatory risks.
Maintain knowledge of relevant Acts and Regulations, recommending policy amendments.
Conduct legal research on lending transactions and associated risks, providing mitigation recommendations.
Educate and guide business lines to enhance risk mitigation skills.
Provide insights on CCS policies, procedures, and processes.
Negotiate with stakeholders on security and related documentation.
Advise on and review security documentation.
Prepare, analyze, and maintain CCS security documentation.
Organize and maintain record-keeping databases.
Interpret information, resolve problems, and advise stakeholders.
Ensure CCS practices align with industry standards.
Build cross-functional relationships within CCS and with law firms.
Participate in education activities related to commercial real estate and business banking.
Conduct due diligence reviews to verify documentation compliance.
Ensure security agreements adhere to lending approvals, identifying risks and providing recommendations.
Apply corporate and regulatory rules to decision-making regarding security documentation.
Qualifications:
7-+ years of experience in corporate/commercial/lending/banking law, with exposure to commercial real estate and business documentation.
High School Diploma and completion of a recognized Paralegal education program; post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Business Law is an asset.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, legal communications, principles, practices, and research techniques.
Solid knowledge of BC Online, myLTSA, relevant Acts and Regulations, and record-keeping systems.
Ability to read and interpret financial statements.
Advanced communication, administration, proofreading, negotiation, advising, judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-paced, volume-driven environment.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Coast Capital
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Coast Capital, we believe everyone has potential. We are committed to building better, brighter, more inclusive futures for everyone – including our employees. We see the potential in our employees to achieve amazing things and want to invest in your future. If you’re excited about this career opportunity and your experience may not perfectly align with every qualification in this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Coast Capital.
At Coast Capital, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black, and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people of diverse ****** and gender identities and women. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise benefit of our employees, our members, and our community.
We strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our candidates with different abilities. If you require any accommodations, please contact accessibility@coastcapitalsavings.com or call 778-3+1-5836. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Why join Coast Capital Savings?
Purpose is our North Star. We look at everything through our purpose. It informs the advice we provide our members, the experiences and products we create, and the programs we build to support our employees and communities.
Committed to inclusion and engagement. We have an ongoing focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion and routinely track how we’re doing, and what we need to do to keep improving. We foster a culture where everyone can feel safe to be who they really are and thrive.
A career that grows with you. We believe in developing our people and promoting from within. Many employees have spent decades, and sometimes their entire careers, with Coast Capital and have progressed from the frontlines to senior leadership.
Work where you’re most effective. In 2020 the world changed, and that includes how we work. In response to COVID-1+ we launched myWork, which gives employees flexibility in where they work based on the nature of their role.
Benefits that flex to the needs of you and your family. We offer comprehensive, customizable benefits for you and your family, so you can choose what fits best for you and your lifestyle.
Retirement options. We also take care of our employees once they retire. That’s why we offer the choice of a defined contribution or defined benefit pension plan or RSP’s.
Mortgage and auto financing benefits. Employees save thousands on their mortgages and auto loans with best-in-category benefits.
Real Recognition. We recognize excellence throughout the year, through an online community that lets employees give kudos and thanks throughout the year. We’re human, which means we like to have fun with events, celebrations, and recognition throughout the year.
An award winning culture. We’re a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and are regularly recognized by Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures and the BC Top Employers Awards.
We reinvest 10% back into the community. When we do well, our communities do well. That’s why since 2000 we’ve invested over $+0 million into our member’s communities.
Double your impact. Through our employee volunteer program, Coast Capital donates $10 for every hour you volunteer to a Canadian charity or non-profit of your choice.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Commercial Lending Paralegal position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Surrey offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
