Legal Contracts Assistant

Strong work ethic. Strategic thinker. Detail Oriented.
Does this sound like you? If so, this position may be for you.
The Armour Group Limited is one of the leading hospitality, development, and construction companies in Atlantic Canada. With its resolute team of professionals, The Armour Group Limited continues a proud history of creating a sense of place in Nova Scotia carefully designing, developing, constructing, and operating some of our region’s most iconic buildings and businesses including Muir Hotel, Delta by Marriott Dartmouth, and Queens Marque District. With more than 50 years of history locally, this family-owned firm remains committed to a principled approach to development, ensuring that our work is environmentally sustainable and integrated into the communities we serve. If you share our values and would like to collaborate with skilled professionals, Armour is presently seeking a Legal Contracts Assistant.
Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, the Legal Contracts Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to the legal department and related teams. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end contract process, across the organization’s portfolio. The assistant ensures accurate documentation, tracks key deadlines, and maintains compliance with legal and company standards. Acting as a key point of contact, the Legal Contracts Assistant also upholds confidentiality, promotes efficiency, and contributes to process improvements while supporting legal operations and departmental goals.
**As the Legal Contracts Assistant, your work will include**:

- Contract Support
- Provide administrative assistance in contract matters, including document preparation and review.
- Maintain the contract filing and tracking system for construction and non-operational contracts, ensuring accurate and complete records of contracts and supporting documentation.
- Build and maintain relationships with external contractors and internal teams, proactively communicating to ensure contract preparation, execution and delivery of required materials.
- Administrative & Departmental Support
- Provide administrative support to the legal department and related teams.
- Develop and maintain efficient administrative systems and procedures, recommending improvements to workflow and processes.
- Performing general duties such as typing, filing, data entry and invoice processing.
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, proofreading, and finalizing documents, reports, and correspondence.
- Coordinate and support meetings, including preparing agendas and detailed minutes.
- Track and manage important deadlines and manage calendars.
- Communication & Collaboration
- Collaborate across departments and staff to support smooth workflows.
- Ensure confidentiality and maintain the highest level of integrity when handling sensitive files.

**What we are looking for**:

- Minimum of two years of experience in an administrative role.
- Post-secondary degree or diploma.
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently and exercise good judgment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience with MS Office suite.
- Previous experience in a law firm, government or in-house legal setting as a paralegal, legal assistant or contracts administrator would be considered an asset.

What is in it for you?
- Employer RRSP plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing education support
- Discounts at selected Queen’s Marque restaurants
- On-site fitness facilities
- Opportunity for internal career growth
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits
- Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals

As Armour Group is a family organization, we value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the Maritimes, this position may be for you