Corporate (Contracts) Paralegal

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Finning Canada Full time

Company:
Finning Canada

Number of Openings:
1

Worker Type:
Permanent

Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Associate General Counsel of Finning Canada, this position provides support to Finning Canada’s legal team. The Corporate Paralegal will perform a variety of legal and administrative duties in the area of corporate/commercial law with a primary focus on supporting the contracting process, including: drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts with the ability to identify and mitigate risks in accordance with approved risk standards and corporate policies. This role will also be responsible for the preparation of reports on various legal matters, and assisting with other legal functions as assigned from time to time by department lawyers.

**Job Description**:
(90%) Contracts:
- Provide contract support by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating terms and conditions directly with internal and/or external customers and/or suppliers, under supervision of lawyers in the Finning Canada legal group;- Acting as a liaison between Finning stakeholders, Finning management and suppliers or customers;- Reporting directly to internal legal counsel any contract issues, outstanding contract items, and any other areas of concern pertaining to risk or legal issues;- Responsible to build strong relationships with internal business clients, stakeholders and/or suppliers in order to negotiate more innovative and beneficial contractual agreements and service levels;- Ensure optimal, proactive solutions and communications are provided to manage and/or resolve escalated issues and projects to support strong regional relationships;- Participate, as required, in cross functional team meetings to discuss initiatives, assess impact, implementation strategies and contract roll-outs to assist with effective management of contracts, risk and pricing agreements, as required.

(10%) Other:

- Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Education & Experience:

- 3+ years’ experience in a legal or corporate environment;
- Paralegal diploma or university degree considered an asset but not required;
- Significant relevant experience in assisting and supporting lawyers

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