Paralegal Associate (5 - 7 years) - Mississauga, Ontario

JT International S.A.•Mississauga, ON

2d•CA$78,000 - CA$90,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a highly experienced and licensed paralegal to join our legal team in Mississauga, Ontario. This role reports to the Head of Legal, Canada. As a member of the legal team, you will provide legal services on a variety of issues pertaining to all business units of JTI Canada, including Global Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Corporate Affairs & Communications, People & Culture, Finance, and IT. The primary focus will be on corporate governance, contracts, and compliance matters related to our reporting obligations in Canada.

Requirements

Licensed paralegal
5 to 7 years of experience as a licensed paralegal
Ability and willingness to learn new skills, including regulatory compliance and reporting obligations
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken – The candidate must be fluent in both French and English
Excellent decision-making and self-management skills
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment
Occasional travel may be required

Responsibilities

Managing corporate duties for all Canadian corporate entities
Reviewing intercompany agreements and obtaining signatures from Directors of corporate entities on necessary resolutions
Analyzing legal risks in a wide range of matters related to commercial, regulatory and compliance law
Proactively monitoring and analyzing new regulatory reporting requirements
Developing and presenting concise summaries, actionable recommendations and training to relevant business stakeholders to meet reporting obligations
Preparing and filing required reports, including through liaising with third party agencies, preparing and attending regulators’ audits – addressing follow ups
Work collaboratively as part of the legal team and provide legal support to matters and/or JTI business functions as determined by the line manager from time to time.