Corporate Paralegal

Canadian Paralegal

• Position Title: Corporate Paralegal
• Reports To: Canadian Divisional General Counsel
• Location: Oakville, Ontario
• Position Type: Full-time

Position Overview

We are seeking an organized, proactive, and bilingual Paralegal or Legal Assistant to directly support our Canadian General Counsel. In this role, you will be a key member of our in-house legal department, assisting with corporate governance, commercial contract management, labor and employment compliance, and Quebec-specific regulatory matters. The ideal candidate possesses a background in corporate/commercial law, familiarity with the Quebec legal landscape, and the ability to operate in both English and French.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contract Management

• Assist the General Counsel in reviewing, proofreading, and organizing commercial agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), vendor contracts, and service agreements.
• Maintain and manage the company’s digital contract lifecycle management system (Agiloft), tracking key milestones, renewal dates, and compliance obligations.
• Prepare initial drafts of standard legal documents and corporate templates under the supervision of counsel.

Labor & Employment Support

Help compile, organize, and maintain internal workplace policies, employment standards documentation, and compliance records.

Conduct initial administrative research into Canadian and Quebec-specific labor laws, occupational health and safety standards (CNESST), and human resources compliance frameworks.

Corporate Governance & Records

Maintain corporate minute books, registries, and corporate filing schedules for Canadian and Quebec entities.

Coordinate and prepare materials for corporate filings, annual declarations, and regulatory submissions.

Administrative & Legal Operations

• Manage the legal department's calendar, schedule meetings, and organize complex physical or digital legal files.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, track legal invoices, and monitor the department’s spending.
• Draft and translate correspondence, summaries, and internal memos between English and French.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Certification

Diploma or certificate in Paralegal Studies, a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Legal Techniques, or a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. / J.D. / B.C.L.) from a recognized institution.

Professional certification or membership with a recognized paralegal association (e.g., a designated paralegal in a Canadian province or equivalent recognition in Quebec) is considered a strong asset.

Experience

A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant in-house or within a reputable corporate law firm.

Language Proficiency

Bilingual (English and French): Strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages are mandatory. The candidate must be fully comfortable translating corporate communications and checking French-language legal text for accuracy.

Technical & Legal Skills

• Familiarity with the Quebec Civil Law system and basic statutory structures (e.g., the Civil Code of Quebec, Bill 96 compliance…).
• Strong proficiency with legal tech tools, document management suites, corporate registries (such as the Registre des entreprises du Québec), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High attention to detail, strict confidentiality standards, and excellent organizational skills.
• Compensation: Competitive base salary ranging from $120,000 - $130,000 CAD,

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