Sr. Corporate Paralegal

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

Job summary

Fortra, LLC in Canada seeks a Senior Paralegal to support general corporate matters, entity management, financing and insurance, reporting to the Associate General Counsel. You will partner with business leaders and Legal to assess terms, obligations and risk.

You will manage contract workflows, draft and negotiate licenses, SOWs, professional services agreements and NDAs, maintain templates, support IP, real estate, litigation and M&A, and help improve legal processes while handling

Qualifications

• Entity management and insurance experience.
• 5+ years of paralegal or related legal experience.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong judgment balancing commercial objectives and legal risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Familiarity with contract management systems.
• Experience with software, SaaS, and professional services agreements preferred.
• English proficiency for non-French speaking stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general corporate matters and entity management.
• Support financing and insurance activities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts (software licenses, SOWs, professional services, NDAs).
• Maintain an updated library of contract templates and executed contracts.
• Support IP, real estate, litigation, and M&A initiatives.
• Guide internal stakeholders on contract-related processes and requirements.
• Collaborate with Legal Operations to improve processes and efficiency.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract management

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Contract management systems

Job description

Whether you’re an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!The Senior Paralegal will report to the Associate General Counsel and is primarily responsible assisting with general corporate matters (entity management,) financing and insurance. This role serves as a key partner to the Legal Department and business stakeholders by providing guidance on contractual matters, supporting strategic initiatives, and helping drive efficient legal processes.WHAT YOU'LL DOWork closely with the General Counsel and business leaders to assess business and legal terms, contractual obligations, and risk allocation.Independently manage contract workflows and priorities in accordance with established procedures and guidelines while ensuring deadlines are met.Support the General Counsel in connection with entity management, insurance, financing,Assist with Partner letters, NDAs and/or customer forms.Serve as a resource to internal stakeholders regarding contract-related processes and requirements.Support Legal OperationsManage the administration, drafting, review, and negotiation of a variety of contracts, including new and renewal software licenses, statements of work, professional services agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, and information securityMaintain an updated and accurate library of contract templates and database of executed contracts and identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies.Intellectual property and Real estate supportLitigation supportM&A supportQUALIFICATIONSEntity management and insurance experience.5+ years of paralegal, contract administration, or related legal experience.Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Self-starter with strong judgment and the ability to balance 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 and skills working in an office environment.Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office and contract management systems.Legal Operations experience preferredStrong contract drafting, review, and negotiation experience involving software, SaaS, and professional services agreements preferredThis position requires proficiency in English to interact, support and/or provide services to non-French speaking customers, employees and/or partners inside and/or outside the province of Quebec.We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We do not require “Canadian work experience”; all relevant experience will be considered. This posting is for an existing vacancy.Expected Compensation: C$100,000 – C$130,000At Fortra, we’re breaking the attack chain. Ready to join us? Visit our website to learn more about why employees choose to work for Fortra. Remember to connect with us on LinkedIn.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.