Paralegal

TopHat HR
CA - Ontario - toronto
February 2, 2025

About Us:

Tophat HR is a boutique consulting firm- We are an expert in tailored and comprehensive human resources consulting & management services.

About our client and the role :

We are hiring on behalf of our client, a dynamic and diverse business entity. This project-based, full-time position offers a unique opportunity for a Paralegal to work closely with the CEO across multiple businesses. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working on a variety of legal projects, from internal document creation to managing external partnerships and client contracts.

Responsibilities:

Contract Management & Negotiation

Review contract request forms and collect information necessary for contracts
Draft, review, edit and analyze various types of contracts, including NDAs and the like
Provide guidance and support to colleagues regarding contract-related matters
Handle amendments and/or supplemental agreements of existing contracts as needed to accommodate changes in business requirements
Coordinate with various departments to ensure contracts are in compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and company policies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, procurement, finance, pricing, sales, and operations to ensure alignment on contract terms and conditions
Act as the point of contact for contract-related discussions, and serve as key liaison between corporate counsel and other stakeholders

Documentation and Record-Keeping

Route contracts for signature, collect and save fully executed contracts in designated shared folders
Manage the contract lifecycle including amendments, renewals, and termination processes
Maintain accurate and organized contract records in team's shared folders and files
Create and maintain a contract database, contract-related information and other references

Legal Research and Compliance

Conduct legal research on laws and regulations for different industries
Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Assist and work with external counsel corporate in other legal matters such as litigation, claims, and Health & Safety and HR & Labor related disputes
Develop and provide contract/legal training to internal teams in a clear and understandable manner

Employment Law

Conducting research on employment laws and regulations
Assisting in Employee Contracts
Assisting in human resources termination cases

Requirements/Qualifications:

College degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in the Tech industry
High energy, fast learner, flexible and able to execute in a fast-paced, very diverse environment
Ability to prioritize numerous projects under deadline pressure, and work extended hours as required
Well-organized and detail oriented with an outstanding work ethic and customer-oriented attitude
Familiarity with a wide variety of corporate and commercial agreements
Strong administrative, interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication
Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to work both independently and as a good team player

Diversity is key to building high-performing teams, and creating an inclusive work environment is our priority. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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