Corporate Legal Assistant

Charger Logistics Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Law Clerk to enhance their legal operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in comprehensive legal research, document creation, and corporate compliance. As a vital member of the legal team, you'll be responsible for forming corporate entities, preparing essential legal documents, and supporting corporate secretarial activities. If you thrive in a detail-oriented environment and are passionate about legal processes, this position promises career growth and a competitive salary within a dynamic logistics company. Join a forward-thinking firm where your contributions will directly impact the success of the organization.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Healthcare Benefit Package

Career Growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Paralegal or Corporate Legal Assistant.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documentation and support corporate secretarial activities.
• Conduct legal research and manage department files for legal services.

Skills

Legal Research

Document Creation

Contract Review

Interpersonal Skills

Detail Orientation

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in the legal field

Tools

Microsoft Office

File Management Software

Job description

Charger Logistics Inc. is a world-class asset-based carrier with locations across North America. With over 20 years of experience providing the best logistics solutions, Charger Logistics has transformed into a world-class transport provider and continues to grow.

We're in search of an experienced Corporate Law Clerk to join our team in Brampton, CA. The Legal Assistant will have an immediate and lasting impact on our operations, guiding us toward positive outcomes with comprehensive legal research, document creation, and database maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the formation of new corporate entities and implementation of corporate reorganizations (e.g. amalgamations, continuances, dissolutions).
• Prepare legal documentation, pleadings, briefs, settlement agreements, and writs.
• Prepare the documentation ahead of, and support, the annual shareholders' meetings (Annual Information Form and Management Proxy Circular).
• Support and/or perform corporate secretarial activities relating to all legal entities including minute books, resolutions, authorized signatories, and powers of attorney.
• Assist in preparing or prepare director and shareholder meeting resolutions and materials.
• Conduct relevant legal research and other related duties as required by legal team members.
• Review and draft a variety of contracts to accurately reflect business requirements; recommend alternatives, additions, or changes, when necessary, to conform with internal policies, minimize risk, and achieve proper framing of the business needs.
• Create and implement corporate compliance procedures.
• Schedule meetings, telephone calls, mediations, court attendance, etc.
• Manage department files for legal services which includes opening, maintaining, and closing files using file management software and filing all applicable documentation.
• Manage tracking, monitoring, notifications, and renewals for all current contracts pursuant to cross-business needs.
• Support case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for meetings and court hearings.
• Accurately review, proofread, and assist with any materials, including documents, reports, memos, briefings, presentations, forms, and other items ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and update internal legal files and documents.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in the legal field.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Paralegal or Corporate Legal Assistant is required.
• Having a paralegal license is considered a definite asset.
• Paralegal experience is required.
• Previous experience in the transportation industry is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with aptitude to learn new software quickly.
• High level of detail orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organization/document management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Healthcare Benefit Package
• Career Growth

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Truck Transportation