Legal Assistant

Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Canada is seeking an Articling Student for an 8-month internship within its Quality & Operations Department. This role involves assisting in-house legal work, conducting research, and drafting legal documents, providing a valuable opportunity to engage deeply in legal processes across various business functions.

Qualifications

• Registered in the Law Society of Ontario Lawyer Licensing Process.
• Proactive, self-starter desiring a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with in-house legal work including corporate and commercial law.
• Conduct legal research, proofread, and prepare legal documents.
• Engage with outside counsels and manage legal resources.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Professional graduate degree in Law (J.D. or L.L.B.)

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Huawei Canada has an immediate 8-month Internship opening for an Articling Student.

About the team:

From Procurement to Finance to IT services and more, the Quality & Operation Department provides critical support for all of Huawei Canada. This department prides itself on its ability to solve complex problems, often under tight deadlines, while providing world-class service. The department’s name reflects its commitment to quality and operational excellence.

About the job:

• Assist your Articling Principal with in-house legal work, including corporate and commercial law, contract law, employment law, dispute resolution, IPR, etc.
• Conduct legal research and initial analysis of cases and legislation; proofread, format, and prepare final versions of legal documents for execution.
• Draft legal documents and contracts; perform preliminary legal reviews of documents and contracts.
• Assist in legislative updates and implementation; help build and manage a library of templates and standards.
• Navigate internal processes for legal reviews and coordinate with other departments and teams.
• Support in-house counsels by preparing forms, minutes, meeting materials, and handling general office duties.
• Engage and correspond with outside counsels and vendors; support legal procurement processes and manage external legal resources.

About the ideal candidate:

• Professional graduate degree in Law (J.D., or L.L.B.)
• Registration in the Law Society of Ontario Lawyer Licensing Process.
• Ability to adapt to various tasks and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and professional disposition.
• Proactive, self-starter, with a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.