Sr. Corporate Paralegal

Overview

The Senior Paralegal will report to the Associate General Counsel and provide support for general corporate matters (including entity management), as well as financing and insurance. This role partners with the Legal Department and business stakeholders by helping with contractual matters, supporting strategic initiatives, and promoting efficient legal processes.

Responsibilities

• Work 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, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Support the General Counsel with entity management, insurance, and financing.
• Assist with partner letters, NDAs, and/or customer forms.
• Serve as a resource to internal stakeholders on contract-related processes and requirements.
• Support Legal Operations, including:
  • 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 security.
  • Maintain an updated, accurate library of contract templates and a database of executed contracts.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies.
• Provide support in areas including:
  • Intellectual property and real estate.
  • Litigation.
  • M&A.

Requirements

• Entity 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Legal Operations experience.
• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation experience involving software, SaaS, and professional services agreements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected Compensation: C$100,000 – C$130,000
• Competitive benefits and salary, personal and professional development opportunities, and flexibility.

Location

• This 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.