Junior Legal Advisor

  • Full-time

Company Description

As a Canadian leader in business transformation, Createch's mission is to significantly improve the profitability of our clients by optimizing their processes and implementing world-class software packages. Createch offers consulting services from improving operational performance to implementing enterprise management software (ERP).

Job Description

Main Functions

Under the general supervision of the Senior Director of Legal Affairs and Compliance, the Legal Counsel is responsible for:

  • The review, preparation, drafting, translation, negotiation, distribution and signing of various contracts
  • The completeness of the complete contractual cycle
  • Review of calls for tenders for risk assessment purposes
  • Legal translation, to ensure the availability of all standard contract templates in French and English
  • Ensure that all the information required for the preparation of contracts is available and accurate
  • Maintain an accessible and well-organized electronic filing system for templates and agreements
  • Ensure that all signed agreements are digitized, indexed and filed
  • Support the registration process for compliance with government requirements
  • Support the dispute and dispute resolution process
  • Issue legal opinions, written or verbal, relating to various areas of law
  • Train the various departments of the company on the legal concepts that are useful to them
  • Legal monitoring of issues related to commercial contracts, information technology, government and regulatory requirements, and other related topics
  • Miscellaneous related tasks, including special projects

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities Required

The ideal candidate:

  • Holds a university degree in law, and is a member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec
  • Has one (1) to three (3) years of experience in a similar position (various combinations of education and work experience will be considered, although a specialization related to the field of business law or new technologies law will be an asset)
  • Knows the concepts, practices and procedures applicable to contract law
  • Demonstrates business acumen and a hands-on approach to finding solutions
  • Able to set priorities and manage time well, and demonstrates an ability to act and think strategically
  • Is able to communicate and work with employees of all levels within the company, including management
  • Must be willing and motivated to read and review a large volume of legal documents
  • Has excellent oral and written communication skills, in French and English
  • Has excellent computer skills (Microsoft applications)
  • Is able to keep sensitive information highly confidential at all times
  • Is organized, efficient and attentive to detail
  • Is dynamic and eager to deepen his knowledge
  • Has initiative and is autonomous and resourceful
  • Has a customer-focused approach
  • Has a team spirit

Additional Information

What about the advantages of joining us?

Aside from joining a professional and dynamic team, you will be entitled to our compensation plan and various other benefits, but above all, you will have the opportunity to be part of a great team.

In addition to:

  • Professional development
  • Profit sharing
  • RPDP, Deferred Profit Sharing Regime
  • Flexible work in hybrid mode
  • Allowance for public transit and cell phone
  • Pension Plan 

If all these features speak to you, then do apply!

Createch offers competitive salaries and equal opportunities for all. If you meet the job requirements and are looking to take up engaging challenges, please send us your resume.

We thank you very much for your interest in working with us. Unfortunately, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Createch is committed to employment equity and diversity.