Intern Legal Office | Remote Canada

OVERVIEW

This role will support all members of the Legal Office with research documentation and administrative tasks. The individual will be highly motivated detail oriented and gain hands-on experience in corporate legal operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct legal research on various corporate regulatory and compliance matters.
• Draft and review basic contracts agreements and internal legal documents under supervision.
• Support the legal team with due diligence and policy/process updates.
• Attend meetings and take notes summarizing key points as needed.
• Assist with ad hoc and special projects as assigned by members of the legal team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration legal studies or a related field.

Experience

• Basic knowledge of contract law and documents and legal specifications.

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

• Strong interest in contract and corporate law and legal practice.
• High level of oral and written English for negotiation communication and drafting is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.
• Knowledge of the waste management industry procurement supply chain is a strong asset.
• Communication: exceptional verbal and written communication skills at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and in a cross functional team to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a strong understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and the ability to communicate and apply AI technologies effectively within a business context.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week remotely from a home office environment.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

ExpectedCompensation:

• A salary of $14700 for the 4-month term.
• The salary listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and reflects working full-time hours.
  

Job Vacancy Reason

• This is a new 4-month internship role.

Artificial Intelligence

• AIis not usedduringourhiring processes.

Applicant andInterviewee Communication

• We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those under consideration will be contacted.

• Applicantswho have beeninterviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview.

Record Retention

• Job posting records and associated application formswill beretainedfor at least three years.

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers Circular Materials develops implements and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full-service offerings include collection management promotion and education and reporting.

Together we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected recycled and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economybenefitingboth people and the environment.

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Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer seeking team members with a diversity of thought skills experiences culture and ethnicityto help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organizationoperatingacross Canada our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feela strong senseof belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:

• 51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women.

• 53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities.

• 97% of employees believe Circular Materials fostersa strong senseof belonging for employees of all backgrounds.

• 95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds including women Indigenous Peoples (First Nations Inuit and Métis) persons with disabilities racialized individuals and members of part of our commitment to reconciliation Circular Materials is working to advance Indigenous representation and partnerships within our organization and across our acknowledge that Circular Materialsoperateson the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations and we recognize the importance of respecting Indigenous rights governance and contributions in the workplace and beyond.

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodationin accordance withall applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes upon contacting.This email is only used for accommodation requests.

Required Experience:

Junior IC