Senior Bilingual Compliance/Law Clerk

Celebrating 54 years of growth, Sym‑Tech is a leading finance and insurance provider to the retail automotive industry. At‑Sym‑Tech we are looking for Associates who share our passion for innovation, creativity and results We are passionate about delivering excellent client service and an outstanding Associate experience with opportunities to learn and grow professionally. Sym‑Tech is growing quickly and that means endless ways to make a real difference We are currently recruiting a Senior Bilingual Compliance/Law Clerk to join our headquarters located in Thornhill, ON. A career with us offers: A fun, fast‑paced culture Opportunities to grow and develop your career On‑going industry training programs and professional development opportunities A workplace that supports workplace diversity, equity and inclusion A strong promoter of women in the automotive industry The chance to work with some of the best in the business Position Summary The Senior Bilingual Compliance/Law Clerk is a key member of the Legal and Compliance team, responsible for driving the strategic vision and ensuring seamless execution of operational excellence and customer experience. In this role, you will provide corporate, licensing, and legal administrative support to the Legal Department under the direction of the Managing Counsel. The role is responsible for preparing and maintaining corporate records, managing licensing requirements, drafting and reviewing legal documents, and coordinating with internal teams and external regulators in both English and French. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment while supporting the legal team’s operational and compliance needs. Position Functions Accurately draft, review and edit legal documents and correspondence. Manage a high volume of automotive Dealer Agreements autonomously in both English and French, ensuring timely uploading to Docusign and diligently tracking and maintenance of fully executed agreements. Act as the point of contact with regulators for specific licensing issues, initiating inquiries via phone or email to obtain clarifications. Report regulatory responses directly to the Managing Counsel and/or the relevant business unit for follow‑up or decision‑making. Prepare and review licensing application forms to ensure accuracy and completeness and coordinate execution of licensing documents internally and externally, as needed, and submit finalized applications to regulators for processing. Ensure timely maintenance and renewal of all corporate licenses and records in response to Sym‑Tech’s recent business growth, including those for Amynta Group’s Canadian entities. Monitor and manage compliance requirements to maintain legal standing across jurisdictions. Maintain all Sym‑Tech’s Trademark registrations, including working with the Trademark counsel and updating the Trademark Registrations chart. Proactively follow up with relevant individuals and teams to resolve outstanding issues, particularly related to product launches. Ensure accuracy and on‑time delivery of assigned tasks, even under tight deadlines. Contribute to the significant expansion of Sym‑Tech legal repository, which now includes a wide range of templates such as NDAs, Releases, Services Agreements, Notarial Certificates, Resolutions, Articles, By‑laws, and tailored legal correspondence. Leverage the subscription of Lexis Nexis, a legal research platform, to access and incorporate relevant corporate precedents as needed. Maintain and organize legal contracts and related documentation, serving as the primary point of contact for teams across both Sym‑Tech and Amynta business units when access to specific agreements and legal documents are needed. Organize and store all finalized legal contracts, ensuring each document is accurately filed in the appropriate folders within the legal drive. Oversee the end‑to‑end process for legal invoice management, from initial receipt and approval to submission to the Finance team for timely payment. Support the training and mentoring of legal and administrative assistants to promote consistency, efficiency, and best practices across the team. Minimum Qualifications & Competencies Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in corporate law (law firm or in‑house). Experience in automotive, F&I or insurance industry. Bilingual in French and English. Strong knowledge of licensing requirements, compliance and regulations. Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills (oral and written). Highly organized, analytical, with a “hands‑on” work style. Strong attention to detail and desire to provide a high degree of accuracy in work product. Sound business judgment, including the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Motivated and resourceful, with the ability to take initiative, work independently and in a team setting. Enthusiastic, proactive, can‑do attitude; with the ability to multi‑task in response to changing priorities throughout the day. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Legal and Administrative Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Insurance, and Financial Services #J-18808-Ljbffr