7+ years | Oakville
JOB DESCRIPTION/COMPANY SUMMARY
Our client, a company that’s committed to the success of each and every employee. A place where innovators and collaborators come together and build on each other’s talents. Providing industry-leading title insurance, default solutions and other real estate related products and services to legal, lending, valuation and real estate professionals across Canada.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Senior Paralegal, you will be assisting the in-house legal department in the practice areas of: Corporate Commercial; Technology, IT,Procurement, Privacy, Employment/HR; Marketing; and Real Estate. You understand the financial services/lender space: banks and credit unions and are curious about data and fintech advances.
You will join a company that has created a unique working atmosphere that offers challenge, purpose and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a team-oriented environment.
HERE’S HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:
- Help prepare and customize agreements
- Maintain and update internal legal files and documents
- Accurately review, proofread and assist with any materials, including documents, reports, memos, briefings, presentations, forms and other items ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Provide support to all areas within the legal department including corporate and employment law, technology, IT procurement, privacy, and other commercial contracts
- Attend and participate in department meetings
- Perform corporate and commercial transactions including contract preparation and negotiation
- Update relevant legislation
- Perform general administrative tasks
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- 7 – 10 years’ experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant in Ontario, in a corporate environment is required
- Post-secondary education in the legal field
- Experience and proficiency in the financial institutional/lender space (ie: banks, credit unions, private lenders)
- Previous experience in the technology area (ie: software platform provider, data services)is also considered an asset
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Self-starter attributes, be proactive and have the ability to take initiative with sound business acumen
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Have strong organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail
- Are results-oriented, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, effectively manage several projects simultaneously and be comfortable having to pivot as needed
For more information or to submit your resume to Kareyn Gauthier @ kgauthier@zsa.ca quoting reference #30842[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]