Executive Legal Assistant

4 days ago

Dartmouth, Canada Irving Shipbuilding Full time

**Located at 3099 Barrington Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 5M7, and 35 Micmac Boulevard, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3A 4Y8, Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada’s National Shipbuilder. Over the next 30 years, our shipbuilders will construct 20+ modern patrol ships and surface combatants for the Royal Canadian Navy as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.**

**We have built more than 80% of Canada's current combatant fleet and continue to perform maintenance and modernization work on these vessels. We are committed to building the best ships, with the best workforce in the best facilities. By joining our team of more than 2,300 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic, diverse, and family-friendly career with a company dedicated to your success, learning, health, wellness, and safety.**

**At Irving Shipbuilding, we’re making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding**:shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities**.**

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is seeking an **Executive Legal Assistant.**

**Qualifications**:

- Education: Successful completion of a post-secondary college or university program with specialization in a law-related field OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years’ experience in a paralegal role supporting legal executives, senior legal counsel, or in-house legal departments engaged in complex commercial transactions, construction, or litigation.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, OneNote, Planner, etc.) with a strong aptitude for learning new software and programs quickly.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills, both written and oral, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and complete tasks under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a high-performing team.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and manage privileged, confidential, and commercially sensitive communications and documentation.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision, take initiative, and be a self-starter.
- All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)._

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensure that Supply Chain has identified all the relevant information necessary for legal review, triaging requests according to the complexity, urgency, and risk and engaging legal counsel as appropriate.
- Prepare the initial drafts of contracts, schedules, amendments, and other contractual documents for review by legal counsel.
- Engage directly with Supply Chain to attain a full understanding of all near
- and mid-term priorities and monitor capacity of legal resources to identify potential gaps in service levels.
- Provide timely and appropriate non-legal advice respecting contract lifecycle management, internal approval requirements, and approaches to risk management, while engaging legal counsel in the Legal Department when appropriate.
- Coordinating with General Counsel and other key members of the Legal Department, assist in the implementation and use of the ProcPack contracting model across the ISI organization.

**What We Offer**:
Irving Shipbuilding is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

- A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- RRSP matching program
- Health & Wellness reimbursements
- Opportunities to take part in job related training and development.
- Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Shipbuilding and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies
- Relocation costs (if eligible)

Please be advised that some positions within our business have been designated as ‘Safety Sensitive’ where the employee holding the position has a heightened responsibility for his/her own safety or the safety of others due to the nature of the job. If this is the case, you will be informed in the interview process.
- Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees._

**We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.**

Additional Information
- Posting Date: Feb 12, 2024

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