Corporate Legal Assistant

2 days ago

Montreal, Canada Canderel Full time

Who we are: Canderel is a top real estate company known for its expertise in commercial, residential, and investment partnerships. We excel in delivering innovative solutions and outstanding value across all areas of real estate. Dedicated to creating vibrant, sustainable communities, we enhance the lives of residents, tenants, and partners through creative thinking and exceptional execution. Committed to diversity and inclusion, we actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and LGBTQ+ communities.

We are seeking a full-time corporate legal assistant to join its growing legal team in our Montreal office. The candidate will collaborate and participate with internal teams and provide administrative assistance to Canderel’s corporate paralegal and the broader legal group.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • File notices, annual reports, declarations, registrations and other various documents with the relevant authorities (Corporations Canada, Registre des Entreprises, Ontario Business Registry, etc.).
  • Maintain records and minute books of various corporate entities.
  • Draft annual resolutions and various documents related to changes that need to be integrated in the records of the corporate minutes.
  • Update and ensure the accuracy of the summaries, lists and databases of the department.
  • Perform other general administrative responsibilities such as email correspondence, and filing.
  • Manage calendars, filing deadlines and billing as required.
  • Provide administrative support and perform general procedural tasks, such as communicating with the Registre des Entreprises and similar.
Qualifications & Competencies:
  • CEGEP degree in administration or equivalent experience / Legal assistant certificate or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of three (3) year of professional experience in a similar position.
  • Excellent oral and writing skills in French and English. Please note that due to the nature of the position, a proficient level of English is required to communicate on a regular basis with employees outside of Quebec.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Outlook, Word and Excel).
  • Knowledge of Athennian an asset (or experience with minute book database program).
  • Great attention to detail.
  • Priority management and ability to work with deadlines.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong team values.
  • Autonomy and adaptability.
  • Professionalism.

Canderel is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and makes our company stronger. We are committed to fostering a safe and positive environment that respects people’s dignity, ideas and beliefs. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants to join our team as we continue to grow and build a strong and varied workforce reflective of today’s diverse world.

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