Senior Corporate Paralegal — Flexible, Impactful Legal Operator

fortra; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortra is seeking a Senior Paralegal in Canada to partner with the General Counsel and business leaders on corporate matters, contract management, financing, and insurance. You will manage contract workflows, draft and negotiate licenses and services agreements, and maintain templates and contract databases.

Strong English skills are essential to support internal stakeholders and external partners. You will contribute to Legal Operations, provide IP/real estate support, and assist with M&A and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal or contract administration or related legal experience.
• Entity management and insurance experience.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with sound judgment balancing commercial objectives and legal risk.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to maintaining and improving internal processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Solid knowledge of working in an office environment.
• Familiarity with contract management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with General Counsel and business leaders to assess business and legal terms, obligations, and risk.
• Independently manage contract workflows and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Support entity management, insurance, financing, and related activities.
• Assist with partner letters, NDAs, and customer forms.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract-related processes and requirements.
• Support Legal Operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate software licenses, statements of work, professional services agreements and more.
• Maintain an updated library of contract templates and repository; improve processes.
• Provide IP and real estate support; assist with litigation and M&A as needed.

Skills

Entity management

Contract administration

Multitasking

Communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

MS Office

Contract drafting

SaaS contracts

Legal operations

Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Job description

Fortra is seeking a Senior Paralegal in Canada to partner with the General Counsel and business leaders on corporate matters, contract management, financing, and insurance. You will manage contract workflows, draft and negotiate licenses and services agreements, and maintain templates and contract databases.

Strong English skills are essential to support internal stakeholders and external partners. You will contribute to Legal Operations, provide IP/real estate support, and assist with M&A and