Paralegal - Legal & Contracts Administrator

Paralegal - Legal & Contracts Administrator
Metergy Solutions Inc. Toronto (Markham), Ontario (Hybrid)
About Metergy Solutions Inc. (“Metergy”)

As one of North America’s most experienced submetering providers, we help our customers effectively manage their utility consumption as we supply, install, and remotely read electricity, water, gas and thermal submeters. However, we're not just another submetering company; we're trailblazers on a mission to help buildings across North America reduce energy consumption.

Metergy is a portfolio company of Brookfield Infrastructure. Brookfield is one of the world’s largest investors, owners, and operators of infrastructure assets across the utilities, transport, energy, data, and sustainable resources sectors. Joining Metergy means embracing the dynamic energy and drive of a startup, while also enjoying the stability and resources of a 20+ year-old business, backed by Brookfield, one of the world's largest owners and operators of critical global infrastructure networks.
About the Job
Joining our team means diving headfirst into a world of endless possibilities. As a Legal & Contracts Administrator with us, you'll be at the forefront of our expansion across Canada and the US. Our work is challenging, varied and constantly evolving. This position offers a blend of interesting and challenging work, with the added perk of predictable hours and the flexibility of a hybrid work environment.
Plus, we pride ourselves on offering a competitive compensation package and a friendly, supportive atmosphere where collaboration thrives. Reporting directly to the Senior Legal Counsel, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact from day one.
About You
We’re looking for a curious, dedicated, and driven individual, with a knack for problem-solving and spotting issues. The ideal Legal & Contracts Administrator should thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment, juggling competing priorities while seamlessly transitioning between lead and supporting roles as needed.
Supporting a growing business like ours is super challenging work, but it's where the real magic happens. Working with our dynamic legal team amidst tight deadlines and ever-evolving projects requires flexibility and grit. Get ready to tackle challenges you never knew existed and join an incredibly brilliant and passionate team. At Metergy, your work will never be dull; every day's a new adventure, and the learning never stops.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist in handling litigation matters, customer complaints, regulatory matters, and insurance claims
- Provide paralegal support, including legal research, document preparation, and case management
- Draft, review and assist the legal team in negotiating sales and services agreements for Canadian and US clients
- Collaborate with legal and business/operational departments to keep our contracting process in top-notch shape.
- Update company standard forms and templates, and maintain a precedent database to keep us ahead of the curve
- Work closely with the sales operations team to maintain and continuously improve contract administration processes
- Assist in preparing annual filings, resolutions and other documents, as needed, including annual returns, annual shareholder resolutions and officer certificates
- Manage record keeping for all company records, including maintaining and updating the company’s minute books
- Embrace the tech wave: get ready to help automate our workflows and processes, because why settle for the status quo?
- Support the legal team in other tasks, as needed

**Qualifications**:

- 2+ years experience in contracts administration or as a paralegal, law clerk, legal assistant or related roles, plus a passion for all things legal
- Paralegal certification or diploma is an asset
- Highly proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat and experience using legal document comparison software
- Experience drafting standard form commercial agreements and/or litigation documents (e.g. statements of defence, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlements, releases)
- Experience with corporate filings, maintaining corporate records and Microsoft Power Automate tools would be considered an asset
- Strong work ethic and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail oriented: Because in our world, the small stuff matters - a lot.
- An exceptional knack for triaging and the art of prioritization - you are able to quickly pivot from collaborating with the Sales team to drafting contracts and back again. Our to-do lists are always evolving.
- A growth mindset and an eagerness to embark on new challenges and projects. You are comfortable with uncertainty, have an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive on discovering new and better ways to contribute and add value
- You're a team player when needed, adept at working with diverse personalities and fostering relationships with the teams you serve
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