Paralegal

Our planet needs our help to ensure that the products we use everyday stay out of our waterways ecosystems and landfills. Thats where Product Care comes in. For over 30 years weve worked with manufacturers distributors and retailers to take responsibility for the life cycle of their products. From lighting to paint hazardous special products to alarms we develop and manage sustainable recycling programs across Canada. As the creator of one of the first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs in North America joining the Product Care team is your opportunity to join an industry-leading team working to deliver great environmental outcomes for our communities. Please visit learn more about the positionCanadas Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system operates at a provincial level with regulations and program requirements varying across jurisdictions. Successfully managing these distinctions while aligning with national objectives is key to program Care is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal to support the organizations legal and contractual needs. This role works cross-functionally to draft review and manage contracts coordinate with external counsel and implement and manage a centralized contract tracking system. The position plays a key role in reducing risk and improving operational efficiency through ownership of contract and corporate governance processes. This role will report to the CFO/:Contract Drafting & ReviewDraft review and revise vendor service NDA and partnership risks and ensure alignment with company contract complex or high-risk legal matters to external counsel as -Functional SupportAct as primary contact for contract-related with departments to ensure consistency in Counsel CoordinationLiaise with external legal counsel on complex workflow and track legal Lifecycle ManagementImplement and maintain centralized contract tracking renewals expiries and key and enforce intake approval and governance & Risk ManagementMaintain legal records and audits and compliance Filings & GovernancePrepare review and file corporate documents including annual returns director/officer changes and other statutory corporate records minute books and governance documentation to ensure accuracy and corporate entity management across jurisdictions including tracking filing deadlines and regulatory with external counsel and regulatory bodies on corporate filings and compliance in board and committee governance processes including preparing supporting documentation and maintaining changes in corporate and regulatory requirements and ensure timely updates to internal responsibilities may be assigned from time to time based on organizational you bringThe ideal candidate will possess the following skills experience and qualifications:Diploma or degree in Paralegal Studies or related of 3 - 7 years of experience of corporate or commercial contract drafting and review attention to detail and to translate legal language into business stakeholder -oriented and in Microsoft Office SharePoint CRM and Contract Management have every single qualificationWe know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Product Care Recycling were not looking for perfect matches. Were looking to welcome people to our diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. So if youre excited about this role but dont have every single qualification we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether its this role or another one you just may be the right : $75000 - $90000 per annum (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education experience and internal parity).What we offerComprehensive benefits program including Life Insurance Dental Vision Long-Term Disability and Mental Health & Wellness annual vacation and paid Personal Days Off (PDO).RRSP with company matching program.A dynamic team-based work and fun team environment with company celebrations and social Development fund to upskill yourself each year in accordance with company satisfaction of making a positive difference for the environment.A hybrid working Care as a tradition offers paid time off between Christmas and New submit your resume and cover letter as one file if job posting will remain open until filled. We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is open to those legally able to work in Care Recycling is committed to employment equity and to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve across welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples racialized individuals people of all genders 2SLGBTQ persons and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to contribute. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry simply email us