We are looking for a legal technician, specialist in contracts and risk, with experience in corporate commercial law. This position reports to the Senior Legal Advisor.

This is a temporary contract (16 months) to replace maternity leave.

 Location: Montreal, Quebec OR Toronto (North York), Ontario

Job Description :

• Reviews, negotiates and drafts various contracts, tender documents to provide services, client-related contractual provisions, primarily Canadian amendments for the company; Advises the company on these same customer-related items.
• Advises the company on contractual policies and procedures.
• Updates, drafts and implements contract policy updates, as necessary.
• Conduct research on various issues (legal or otherwise), as needed.
• Completes corporate documents, annual reports, resolutions and minute book.
• Takes care of the renewal and maintenance of different licenses in each province in which the company has operations.
• Assigns the various legal invoices.
• Updates the various legal databases.
• Manages Risk Specialist tasks which include renewing company insurance (insurance binders, insurance certificates, surety bonds, coordinating the purchase of local liability policy, auto insurance and property, payment of deductibles, insurance premiums and bonds).
• Manages questions and requests related to insurance and company risks
• Perform other paralegal tasks as needed: managing files and carrying out administrative tasks, providing support to the legal department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job specifications:

• Must possess exceptional communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to work with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to take initiative and work with a diverse internal clientele.
• Must be able to organize and provide priority and support for effective operation for the accomplishment of intended objectives.
• Must be skilled in writing reports, business correspondence and procedures in a clear and concise manner.
• Works efficiently and independently with flexibility and adaptability.
• Pay attention to details, have strong analytical, diplomatic and negotiation skills in writing and must possess problem-solving skills.
• Possesses solid business judgment.
• Must be self-starter with excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and be comfortable in a constantly changing environment.

Qualifications required:

• College diploma in legal techniques.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Perfect command of the English language is required for this position. All tasks will be carried out in English since the paralegal will have to support the company's operations in all English-speaking provinces of Canada. Communications with people working in the United States will also be required for this position. 

Working conditions :

• Flexibility in teleworking.
• Competitive salary.
• Full range of benefits.

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