Corporate Paralegal

Graybar Energy Ltd.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Graybar Canada is offering a career opportunity in Halifax, NS as a Legal Assistant. The position entails contract reviews, risk analysis, and compliance management. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and legal knowledge. This role provides a dynamic work environment with no evening or weekend shifts, alongside competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

No Evening or Weekend Shifts

Cost shared Health and Dental Benefits

Employee Profit Sharing Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 2-3 years prior equivalent experience is an asset.
• Multi-provincial legal knowledge is required.
• Exceptional English language writing and grammar skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis of contract terms and conditions related to bids and supply agreements.
• Correspond with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Administer the contract management system and related workflows.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Mathematical Reasoning

Education

Formal legal assistant or Paralegal education

Degree/Diploma in Business, Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Graybar Canada is looking for people with a desire to start a long-lasting career at one of the oldest and largest wholesale electrical distributors in Canada.

Graybar Canada is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, automation and telecommunications products that supports these operations through related supply chain management and logistics services. Graybar Canada operates more than 35 branches across Canada. As one of Canada's largest employee-owned companies, Graybar Canada has the power and stability of a big corporation and the integrity and drive of a neighborhood business.

Graybar Canada currently has an exciting career opportunity available in our Corporate Head Office, in Halifax, NS.

Graybar Canada offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• No Evening or Weekend Shifts
• TELUS Health Virtual Care
• Cost shared Health and Dental Benefits
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Profit Sharing Program
• Long Term Disability Benefits
• Group RRSP Matching
• Corporate Fitness Membership Program
• Computer Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Service Awards Program

Purpose:

Reporting to Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, this role will provide support with Terms and Condition contract reviews, insurance requirements, risk analysis and customer Master Supply Agreements.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent Communication Skills
• High degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Critical thinking and analysis capabilities
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Advanced organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Able to meet strict deadlines while handling multiple demands simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Accountability and Dependability
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation and maintain compliance across various provinces (NB, NS, NL, PE, ON, AB, and BC)
• Ability to multi-task while prioritizing work with many competing priorities
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Development and Continual Learning

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team

Requirements:

• Reviews and provides analysis of contract terms and conditions related to bids, supply agreements, and pricing;
• Reviews in detail New Supplier contracts
• Advises on risk associated with contracts, makes recommendations to resolve issues
• Correspond with internal stakeholders and external customers;
• Administer our contract management system and related contract workflows;
• Assist with corporate governance documentation and records for all lines of business;
• Participate in project work such as strategy-related projects, process-improvement projects, and support for major business developments;

• Perform office administrative functions as required

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Formal legal assistant or Paralegal education or Degree/Diploma in Business, Administration, or equivalent experience considered an asset.
• 2-3 years prior equivalent experience considered an asset.
• Multi-provincial legal knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Exceptional English Language writing and grammar skills.
• French language is an asset.

Working Conditions:

• On-site position, Monday to Friday
• Sitting for long periods of time during workday
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals

The above is a brief outline of position responsibilities and does not intend to be all-inclusive of the current or future duties, responsibilities, or reporting relationships.

If you are highly motivated and have a passion for customer service, and are looking for a fun, rewarding career, we would be pleased to talk to you about joining Graybar Canada.

Graybar Canada is an equal opportunity employer that encourages interested candidates to apply.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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