Corporate Paralegal - 18-month contract

OTIP Group of Companies (OGC); Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Waterloo is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to manage legal documents and advise on risk exposures. The ideal candidate will have a licensed paralegal background with 5 years in contract law. Responsibilities include drafting agreements and liaising with external counsel. Flexible work-from-home options available with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonuses

Industry-leading group benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

100% education and licensing fee coverage

Flexible work-from-home options

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in contract and corporate law.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal issues to minimize risk exposures.
• Draft and review legal agreements.
• Advise on legal matters and manage external counsel.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Legal Research

Writing Skills

Education

Licensed paralegal

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Job description

What Youll Do :

Reporting to the Senior Corporate Counsel youll beresponsible for managing legal issues on an operational level to minimize legal risk exposures for OGC. This includes contract review drafting of legal agreements advising leaders on legal risks and management of the legal review process and contract repository. The Corporate Paralegal is responsible for drafting and maintaining corporate records including name searches incorporation minute books resolutions by-laws and filings.

The core parts of your role will be to :

• Reviews legal agreements (e.g. NDAs Master Service Agreements Loan Agreements Leases Data Sharing Agreements Statements of Work etc.) from third parties and advises project and business leads of legal risk exposures and recommended mitigations. Collaborates with project / business owners and external counsel to minimize legal risk exposure.
• Acts as an advisor to the business identifying and assessing legal risks and managing legal expenses by overseeing the external counsel review process determining the needs of the business prior to engaging external legal review and identifying and implementing cost-reduction opportunities.
• Drafts complex documents and legal agreements to ensure clarity of business relationships to establish rights and obligations of all parties and to protect OGCs interests and assets.
• Manages the legal intake and review process ensuring the legal tracker status is updated and legal reviews are completed within the agreed upon turn around standard and appropriately maintained in OGCs contract repository.
• Advises leadership on legal matters which include conducting research interpreting legal and technical procedures statutes and regulations applicable to business practices and drafting legal documents to minimize legal risk exposure.
• Ensures efficient and effective processes for legal reviews through process improvements and stakeholder education including presentations templates resource materials and speakers.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable laws regulations and policies to ensure appropriate knowledge management of legal issues impacting OGC and its core business practices.
• Drafts documents related to corporate legal administration (minutes resolutions by-laws etc.) and maintains corporate records ensuring minute books are accurate and up to date. Engages external counsel as necessary to ensure corporate records are maintained as per regulatory requirements.
• Engages with external counsel as necessary for expert legal opinions management of files and the review of invoices. Communicates legal issues and risks to project managers and business leaders as required.
• Liaises with the Privacy Office Operational Risk Vendor Management and relevant business stakeholders to ensure data privacy security and contractual compliance obligations are met within legal agreements.
• Collaborates with project managers and business leads to mitigate and resolve legal issues concerning agreements with external parties.
• Performs other duties within competence as assigned.

Qualifications :

Lets Talk About You :

This is the unique blend of skills and experience we would love to see in an ideal candidate :

Licensed paralegal with five years experience in contract and corporate law preferably in an insurance or financial institution and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Exceptional communication skills and the demonstrated ability to deal effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

Strong understanding of legal terminology contract law and excellent knowledge of federal and provincial statutes and procedures relevant to areas of practice.

Excellent time management organization and decision-making skills to prioritize tasks based on business need risk and impact.

Able to take initiative and deliver high quality and quantity of work occasionally under tight timelines with minimal supervision and high attention to detail.

Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Proficiency in MS Office applications legal software and tools for document management.

The ability to communicate in French (verbal and written) is considered an asset.

We also consider your potential. If you know you have what it takes to do the job but your experience doesnt exactly match the qualifications above we encourage you to apply and provide us with more details about why you think you would be a great fit.

Additional Information :

Some of the Perks We Offer :

We offer best-in-class pension and benefits total reward programs and comprehensive mental wellness supports to set you up for every success in and outside of work. Here are just some of the reasons youll love working here :

Rewarding salary and bonuses that truly value your dedication

Industry-leading group benefits with 100% premium coverage (excluding LTD) that start on your first day

Defined benefit pension plan for a financially confident retirement

100% coverage of approved continuing education and licensing fees (including RIBOcourses in Ontario)

Flexible work-from-home and hybrid options

Unlock your potential with opportunities for advancement

Lets work together! If you are interested in this opportunity please apply online.

OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.

As a business we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer we value what matters most in our workplace. Together this includes fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are and our differences are what make us unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

LI-Hybrid

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Legal Drafting,Proofreading,Google Docs,Organizational skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Case Management,Legal Research,Research Experience,Paralegal,Filing,Writing Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1