Paralegal

Job Category: Legal Services & Corporate Affairs

Requisition Number: COMME001034

Posted: November 22, 2024

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: PRPA Head Office
Prince Rupert, BC V8J1A2, CAN

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Legal Services, the Paralegal provides a broad range of legal support services to the Commercial & Regulatory Affairs Department.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Works with internal stakeholders to draft a wide variety of commercial agreements, including leases, licenses, amendments, assignments, memorandums of understanding, master service agreements, feasibility agreements, project development agreements, and construction contracts.
• Manages contracting requirements for major capital projects by coordinating legal agreements, attending meetings, tracking deadlines, completing due diligence requirements, managing closing agendas, and creating final closing books.
• Conducts legal research of case law, legislation, and regulations to develop succinct and detailed research memos.
• Maintains internal templates and clause banks to ensure compliance with current legislation and evolving case law.
• Acts as a liaison and corresponds with external and opposing counsel to manage and coordinate files, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Manages electronic files and workflow in accordance with internal policies and procedures, ensuring documents and correspondence are appropriately filed in the electronic database (MFiles), deadlines are diarized, and file alarms are set and actioned.
• Drafts content for the Management Report and project-specific Board submissions, as the subject matter expert on legal activities and ongoing projects. Develops other Board materials as required.
• Conducts due diligence searches including corporate registries, Land Titles, and Personal Property registrations.
• Provides legal guidance, leadership, and support to the Legal Assistant(s), Contract Compliance Specialist, and other members of the Commercial & Regulatory Affairs team.
• Ensures all confidential files and correspondence are handled professionally, efficiently, and with great care and detail.
• Performs other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works predominantly in an office environment.
• Regular, full-time position (37.5 hours per week).
• Regular working hours are Mondays to Fridays, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a 1-hour lunch break.
• Able to work remotely at times in accordance with PRPA policies.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Formal Education

• Paralegal Diploma or Certification from an accredited institution.

Related Experience

• Paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of broad corporate and commercial experience in a law firm or mid-to-large size corporation.
• Experience in drafting contracts.
• Experience in corporate, commercial, and real property law preferred.
• Experience in employment law and/or litigation is an asset.

Other Requirements

• Strong knowledge of legal research methods and databases.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and to effectively handle changing priorities.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated. Works well individually as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Resilient. Embraces and thrives on change.
• Able to obtain security clearance under Transport Canada’s Security Clearance Program.
• Possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Salary Range: $102,937 - $128,671

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging are at the heart of PRPA’s culture and play a vital role in our growth strategy. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging and can contribute to their maximum potential. Our differences are the reason great things happen here. If you are an applicant in need of accommodations or special assistance throughout the interview process, please submit a request by email to careers@rupertport.com.

Individuals of Indigenous descent are strongly encouraged to apply.