Provide dedicated support to the Legal and Compliance team.
Establish, implement, and enhance workflows and administrative procedures.
Support public company M&A and financing transactions, including assisting with the creation of transactional documents and closing books.
Assist in structuring and restructuring initiatives, including incorporation of new entities, ownership changes, and corporate reorganizations.
Collaborate with external law firms across multiple jurisdictions.
Develop and maintain legal processes, systems, and technology updates, including the implementation and maintenance of our Contract Management System.
Contribute innovative ideas to improve processes and policies.
Assist with the administration of the company’s lease portfolio.
Manage the company’s insurance portfolio.
Maintain the company’s minute books and assist external counsel with corporate filings.
Assist with public company continuous disclosure obligations, including diarization of deadlines, and drafting and proofreading of basic securities forms and filings.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Oversee day-to-day administrative tasks, including organizing and maintaining departmental records, scheduling meetings, working with other departments to provide documents or request signatures.
Assist with additional legal and administrative duties as required.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in corporate/commercial law.
Post-secondary Certificate or Diploma with a Legal Assistant designation.
Experience with Contract Management Software, and Level 1 Cores accreditation is preferred.
Knowledge of insurance, M&A, or securities law an asset but not required.
Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset and problem-solving ability.
Genuine interest in our work and a willingness to learn new skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading ability.
Skilled at prioritizing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite and comfort with adopting new technology.