Contract Specialist

IFG - International Financial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Contract Specialist to support their Legal team on a 9-month contract. The successful candidate will engage in contract review and management, applying strong contract analysis skills in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years of experience in a legal capacity within the financial or insurance sector, along with a Bachelor's degree and Paralegal Certification.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
• Strong expertise in reading, drafting, and interpreting contract clauses.
• Experience with technology and corporate contract review.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze contracts for legal protections and compliance.
• Manage and respond to incoming contract review requests.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support contract execution.

Skills

Contract analysis

Organizational skills

Time-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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A leading financial institution is seeking a Contract Specialist to join their Legal team on an initial 9-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to support the review, negotiation, and management of technology-related contracts, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will bring strong contract analysis skills and experience working in the financial or insurance industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze contracts to ensure appropriate legal protections, terms, and clauses are included
• Interpret and draft medium-risk vendor contracts, particularly technology and corporate agreements
• Manage and respond to incoming contract review requests through a shared inbox
• Collaborate with legal, procurement, and business stakeholders to support contract execution and compliance
• Organize and maintain legal team documentation and processes
• Contribute to the development and implementation of contract management best practices

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 8–10 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant
• Strong expertise in reading, drafting, and interpreting contract clauses
• Experience with technology and corporate contract review within a financial institution or insurance company
• Working knowledge of procurement, vendor management, and third-party risk principles
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience in contract negotiation and procurement
• Legal background or education
• Familiarity with enterprise contract management tools

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required
• Paralegal Certification required

If you are qualified and interested in this position, please send your resume to Satish Chandra Mishra at [e-mail] today. For other opportunities, please visit www.ifg-global.com today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Financial Services and Banking

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