Legal Assistant

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Canada Goose isn't like anything else. We've built something great, something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you're part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.

Here, opportunities are everywhere - to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they're yours for the taking.

Position Overview:

The Legal Assistant is responsible for providing timely and effective legal and compliance administrative support on a wide range of matters in a fast-paced environment.  Manage various projects and new initiatives in a quickly expanding business.

About The Role:

• Provide support to the entire legal team comprising 5 lawyers
• Assist in workflows including the approval and filing contracts
• Manage tracking, monitoring and notifications and renewals for all current contracts pursuant to cross-business needs
• Implement and manage a contract review process
• Implement contract review policies across the company
• Assist the General Counsel in fulfilling their responsibilities to the Board of Directors by organizing board meetings and related materials
• Assist the legal team with the documents and processes required as a public company
• Manage equity compensation filings and internal tracking of equity comp
• Manage compliance with personal information regulations
• Provide support to resolve complex contract and transactional matters by organizing, reviewing and preparing documents and overflows and maintaining relevant files
• Manage the invoicing requirements of the department as required by the accounting team
• Perform various ad hoc assignments related to department deliverables, i.e., follow up on requests the department receives for information and documents and administrative support as requested
• Interact with internal and external clients to resolve routine legal issues
• Ensure that internal and external customers adhere to related policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations as required.
• General administrative duties including drafting letters and other correspondence, answering phones, printing and scanning documents, reviewing and processing legal invoices and other administrative duties

About You:

• 5 - 8 years of experience as an executive assistant or legal assistant in an in-house corporate law department or law firm environment
• University degree or college diploma in a related discipline required
• Contract Management experience is a plus
• Familiar with a variety of legal concepts, practices, and procedures, with special emphasis on corporate commercial work and intellectual property matters
• Comprehensive computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook and Powerpoint     
• Ability to prioritize and work under multiple deadlines and for multiple lawyers
• Requires the ability to coordinate and interact with all departments within the company
• High level of detail orientation and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about the Canada Goose story

What’s in it For You?

• A company built on Canadian roots and heritage
• Your work is recognized with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program
• Opportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programs
• Recognize and be recognized by your peers with our Goose Rewards & ICON Rewards
• Be a part of CG Gives. Donation matching and paid volunteer time to help the organizations you care about
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

We believe in the power of inclusion and are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work everyday.  We believe every one of our team members enriches our diversity by exposing us to varying ways to understand the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, produce, and deliver great products and service. Our different perspectives are what enable us to create, dream and live in the open.

Canada Goose is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

There are multiple ways to interview with us! If you require any interview accommodation for your interview, please e-mail us at [email protected].