Manager, Corporate Paralegal Services / Gestionnaire, services de parajuristes corporatifs

Overview

Sagard is a multi-strategy alternative asset management firm active in venture capital, private equity, private credit and real estate. Sagard also engages in private wealth management through Sagard Wealth. Founded in 2016 and guided by the core values of entrepreneurship, innovation, collaboration, rigour and authenticity, Sagard has experienced outstanding growth. Today, the firm has more than US$45 billion under management, 190 portfolio companies and 540 professionals. Sagard is well positioned to continue to grow substantially, organically and inorganically, pursuing its vision of becoming one of the best-performing investment management firms. Headquartered in Canada, Sagard currently has offices in Canada, the United States, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit

Position Overview

Sagard is seeking a strategic and operationally sophisticated Manager, Corporate Paralegal Services to lead and scale the firm’s corporate governance, entity management, and transaction execution infrastructure across its global investment platform. This senior leadership role oversees corporate secretarial functions, governance frameworks, and operational processes that support Sagard’s investment activities across private equity, private credit, real estate and venture capital strategies. The position combines strong legal operations expertise with commercial awareness and requires the ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on. The Manager, Corporate Paralegal Services works closely with Legal, Investment, Finance, Investor Relations, Tax and Compliance teams to ensure Sagard’s corporate infrastructure remains scalable, well‑governed, and aligned with the firm’s continued global growth and operational complexity.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Governance & Entity Management – Lead and oversee corporate governance frameworks across all Sagard entities, fund vehicles, SPVs, and management companies. Supervise global corporate secretarial processes, including board and shareholder meetings, resolutions, minute books, and statutory filings. Maintain and optimize group entity structures across multiple jurisdictions. Ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory and statutory requirements in coordination with internal and external counsel. Oversee entity management systems and governance databases.
• Fund & Platform Operations Support – Oversee legal and corporate infrastructure supporting fund launches, restructurings, and lifecycle events. Coordinate closely with fund administrators, auditors, tax advisors and custodians. Supervise corporate aspects of capital calls, distributions, redemptions and investor reporting processes. Implement scalable governance controls to meet investor and regulatory standards.
• Transaction Execution & Investment Support – Provide senior‑level oversight of transaction closing processes across all strategies. Supervise preparation and coordination of closing documentation, board approvals, SPV formations and post‑closing integration. Partner with deal teams and external counsel on M&A transactions, equity financings, credit investments, restructurings and exits. Ensure transaction documentation repositories and closing binders are properly maintained.
• Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Coordination – Support development and maintenance of internal governance policies and procedures. Oversee AML/KYC frameworks and corporate regulatory filings in coordination with Compliance. Monitor regulatory developments impacting fund structures and advisory operations. Strengthen enterprise risk management processes related to corporate operations.
• Corporate Infrastructure & Operational Excellence – Lead and develop the Corporate Services team, including clerks, paralegals and governance specialists. Drive process optimisation, automation and legal technology initiatives. Oversee vendor relationships related to entity management, corporate records and governance systems. Establish scalable workflows to support Sagard’s global growth.
• Strategic Leadership – Serve as a senior operational leader within the Legal function. Align corporate services strategy with Sagard’s broader growth objectives. Act as escalation point for complex governance and structuring matters. Foster cross‑functional collaboration across investment, finance, tax and compliance teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in corporate governance, legal operations, fund operations or related leadership roles.
• Experience within private equity, venture capital, private credit, real estate or alternative asset management environments is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex transactions and multi‑jurisdictional corporate structures.
• Experience leading and developing high‑performing operational or legal support teams.
• Strong organisational, project management and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across business functions.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Technology‑oriented mindset with familiarity with entity management or governance platforms such as Athennian, Carta or DiliTrust considered an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification preferred.
• For all positions in Québec, proficiency in French and English, both spoken and written, is mandatory. English is required due to regular interaction with colleagues and external partners outside Québec.

Why Join Sagard?

Be part of a collaborative, growth‑oriented legal team that acts as a strategic partner to investment, operations and executive leadership teams. Gain broad exposure to a wide range of transactions across Sagard’s dynamic investment platform. Contribute to an organization recognised for its forward‑thinking approach – winner of the 2024 Legal Innovation Award, reflecting our deep commitment to legal technology and operational excellence. Enjoy a high‑impact role in a high‑growth, international environment with the opportunity to shape and scale legal operations as Sagard continues to expand globally. Grow your career alongside the growth of the firm, taking on increasing responsibility and scope as Sagard scales new strategies, regions and asset classes. Develop close cross‑functional relationships across the firm – including with investment teams, investor relations, tax and finance – gaining insight into how the entire platform operates. Thrive in a culture that champions authenticity, collaboration and innovation, offering a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one.

Sagard is an equal opportunity employer, which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual. If you require accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact the People & Culture team to make your needs known in advance. Sagard may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support certain stages of the recruitment and selection process.

English and French Versions

For French‑speaking candidates, please refer to the French version of this posting. Sagard is committed to inclusivity and offers a bilingual work environment.