Legal Contracts Administrator

Drake International; Dorval; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP matching

Career development opportunities

Global organization stability

Job summary

Drake International, a global leader in talent solutions, seeks a Legal Contracts Administrator in Dorval, Canada. You will manage the full administrative lifecycle of commercial contracts, coordinate approvals, track dates and obligations, and ensure records are accurate and accessible across regions.

The ideal candidate holds a Legal Administration Diploma or paralegal training, has 4+ years in legal administration or contract operations, and is fluent in English and French.

Qualifications

• Legal administration or paralegal education is required.
• 4+ years of experience in legal administration, contract administration, or corporate legal operations.
• Fluency in English and French is required.
• Experience with CLM platforms or legal intake systems is preferred.
• Experience reviewing commercial agreements and managing contract records is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support the full administrative lifecycle of commercial contracts, from intake to filing.
• Maintain contract records, track key dates and obligations, coordinate approvals.
• Conduct research and ensure accuracy, accessibility, and proper management of documents.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and internal stakeholders across regions and time zones.

Skills

Legal administration

Contract administration

Bilingual EN/FR

CLM platforms

Contract review

Document management

Education

Legal Administration Diploma

Paralegal education

Tools

CLM platforms

Job description

This Legal Contracts Administrator role is ideal for a legal administrator, corporate paralegal, or legal operations professional who enjoys managing commercial agreements, coordinating contract workflows, maintaining accurate records, and supporting legal teams in a fast-paced business environment. The right person will recognize this opportunity as a natural next step if they have experience reviewing contracts, tracking obligations and renewal dates, and ensuring legal documentation is organized and compliant.

Why This Role

Join a global leader with operations across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Australia. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with legal and business teams on commercial agreements that support a growing international business. You'll gain exposure to legal operations across multiple regions while building expertise in contract lifecycle management and corporate legal administration.

Unlike procurement-focused contract roles, this position is centred on legal contracts, document governance, stakeholder coordination, and supporting the efficient operation of a corporate legal function.

The Role: Legal Contracts Administrator

You will support the full administrative lifecycle of commercial contracts, from intake and review through execution and final filing. Working closely with legal counsel and internal stakeholders, you will maintain contract records, track key dates and obligations, coordinate approvals, conduct research, and ensure legal documentation is accurate, accessible, and properly managed.

This role combines legal administration, document management, and stakeholder coordination, helping legal and business teams operate efficiently across multiple regions and time zones.

What You'll Bring

• Legal Administration Diploma, Paralegal education, or related post-secondary training
• 4+ years of experience in legal administration, contract administration, paralegal support, or corporate legal operations
• Bilingual English and French communication skills
• Experience with CLM platforms or legal intake systems
• Experience reviewing commercial agreements
• Strong document management, records management, and organizational skills

Benefits & Environment

• comprehensive employer-paid benefits
• RRSP matching
• career development opportunities
• the stability of an established global organization

Since 1951, Drake International has connected people with meaningful work across Canada and globally. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. For accommodation requests, contact 613-938-4777. This hiring process may use AI-enabled tools to support recruitment activities.