Legal Counsel jobs in Canada

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal at our office located in Richmond BC. This role reports to our in-house General Counsel and works closely with our Legal Administrative Assistant. This role is an excellent opportunity for the right person to expand on previous experience working within a property management, franchising, or legal office environment.

Our ideal candidate will be a highly organized and energetic self-starter who enjoys working on all legal matters.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist with franchising, real estate, and other corporate projects.
• Prepare and conduct preliminary negotiations of legal documentation, including : confidentiality agreements, lease, franchise. and disclosure documents.
• Manage franchise and lease renewals, including : maintaining trackers, coordinating touchpoint meetings, and corresponding with the appropriate departments to ensure timely completion.
• Electronic and physical file maintenance, including assisting with the onboarding and maintenance of an electronic CLM system.
• Communicate with franchisees and other departments regarding franchise matters including execution and timeline of franchise disclosure and documentation.
• Collaborate with interdepartmental and external partners to ensure successful acquisition and completion of legal documentation.

Qualifications :

• 2-5 years of previous Paralegal experience.
• Experience in Business Law or Lease / Real Property being an asset.
• Completed Paralegal Certificate or Diploma from an accredited educational institution.
• Technically minded with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe, and CLM File Management Systems.
• Organized with the ability to take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Communication is top-notch, both verbal and written.
• Highly resourceful with a track record of anticipating next steps.
• A natural problem solver who doesn’t shy away from challenges.
• Experience working with legal documentation, corporate maintenance documents, commercial leasing matters, and franchising matters is a definite asset.

About Us :

Founded in 1976, our company pioneered the quick lube industry in Canada. After more than 40 years and nearly 50 million customers served, we are the national leader in automotive maintenance services, delivering trusted convenience with stores from coast to coast. We are the leading brand in the quick lube industry and continue to grow market share in services such as oil changes, routine automotive maintenance and national tire services and sales.

Since 2012, our company has been recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies. We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as a collaborative and supportive working environment!

Ready for a change? Apply today!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.