Paralegal

MTY Food Group; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks of vacation

5 days of sick leaves

$2000 certification reimbursement

Half-day Fridays

Health and dental plans

Wellness expense account

Employee assistance program

Profit-sharing

Monthly recognition awards

Social events

Casual dress code

Free parking

Job summary

MTY Food Group is seeking a Paralegal in Richmond Hill, ON. The role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, coordinating document execution, and maintaining franchise and lease data.

You will work with Operations, Accounting, and other departments to support business needs, with training provided. A dynamic, growth-oriented environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, resourceful, and service-minded team player.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task while paying great attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Fluency in English and French (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Draft and review various types of legal documents and notices.
• Coordinate document execution and maintain records.
• Manage franchise and lease data.
• Input key information into MTY's database and related systems.
• Collaborate with Operations, Accounting, and other departments to support business needs.

Skills

Enthusiastic team player

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Bilingual English/French

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Number of Available Positions: 1 position available

Job Location:MTY Group head office Richmond Hill, ON

Job Summary:

Are you ready for a new challenge? \"Let's roll\" your career with MTY! A tasty future awaits!

Over the past 40 years, EXCELLENCE, DEDICATION, and INNOVATION have led us to success. Today we continueto look for talented employees who want to work for a companythat will providethem with growth opportunities and many rewarding experiences.

MTY offers its employees dynamic, unique and valuable professional experience.

• 3 weeks of vacation


• 5 days of flexible sick leaves


• $2000 reimbursement for professional certifications and continuing education requirements


• Half-day Fridays year-round


• Company health and dental plans, with an additional $300 personal wellness expense account


• Employee assistance program with access to mental health, legal, and financial counseling services


• Employee profit-sharing plan with employer contribution


• Monthly company-wide recognition awards


• Company social events, including webinars, town halls, and team activities


• Casual dress code


• Free parking at the office

MTY is currently looking for a Paralegal who is a self-driven, organized, and detail oriented. The ideal candidate will assist with a variety of business and legal matters, including drafting and reviewing legal documents, coordinating document execution, maintaining records, and managing franchise and lease data. As part of the Legal team, you will collaborate closely with the Operations, Accounting, and other departments to support the company's business needs.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Ensure that negotiated terms between MTY and franchisees are accurately reflected in final franchise agreements and related documents;


• Draft and review various types of legal notices and other legal documentation;


• Process disbursement requests from the Operations teams;


• Input key legal information into MTY's database; and


• Act as a bridge to facilitate communication across internal departments.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Enthusiastic, resourceful, and service-minded team player.


• Strong organizational and time management skills.


• Ability to multi-task while paying great attention to detail.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.


• Fluency in both English and French (written and verbal) is required (at least 75% of the work and documentation is in English).


• Customer service or client relations experience considered an asset.

Note: Full training will be provided. No prior experience required.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon a background check, including a criminal record check.