Valnet | Paralegal

Valnet Inc.•Montreal, QC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal will provide support to the various activities of the Legal Department, including contract management, real estate, intellectual property (IP) management, corporate and jurisdictional compliance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), disputes/litigation, employment and other areas and projects as assigned. Reporting directly to the General Counsel and VP, Legal Affairs, the Paralegal will be an integral member of the Legal Department, helping to ensure efficiency, timeliness and legal/regulatory compliance. If you are someone with strong organizational and interpersonal skills, detail-oriented, and a team player who enjoys working in a highly collaborative work environment, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

Requirements

Completed college degree in Paralegal Technology
Minimum of 2 years of paralegal or related experience
Experience with commercial contracts and corporate matters
Strong drafting and communication skills, and impeccable attention to detail
Ability to multitask and juggle multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities
Curiosity and desire to take on mandates in a variety of subject matter areas
Entrepreneurial and highly adaptable

Nice To Haves

Fully bilingual (English and French) considered an asset
Experience with IP (trademarks and copyright) and/or disputes and litigation considered an asset

Responsibilities

Manage contract administration, including the company’s centralized contract platform
Draft various agreements such as contributor agreements, services agreements, statements of work, and others
Provide support for compliance/regulatory matters, including corporate filings, registrations and other requirements
Manage and keep up-to-date various internal tracking tools, including the trademark docket
Support the M&A process, including conducting due diligence and preparing transactional documentation
Assist with managing disputes and litigation files, including submitting DMCA complaints and drafting cease and desist letters
Verify billing of external law firms and other providers, and coordinate payment
Maintain calendar of upcoming events/deadlines
Assist with drafting/updating internal policies, guidelines, etc.
Proactively improve the quality of the services, systems and processes of the Legal Department
Proofreading and editing various legal and Company documents
Provide support for other projects of the Legal Department
Contribute to various branding initiatives
Develop and implement new technological solutions, leveraging AI and other tools, to enhance the Legal Department’s response time, efficiency and quality of work product.