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Job Summary
Our culture lifts you upthere is no ego in the way. Our common purpose We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving dynamic and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.
Time Type:
RegularJob Description :
The incumbents primary responsibilities are described below.
They will mainly assist the Director Legal Affairs and Assistant Corporate Secretary.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain electronic and physical corporate minute books for Cogeco Inc. Cogeco Communications Inc. and their Canadian subsidiaries.
Maintain public registers applicable to federal and provincial companies (including REQ Statistics Canada and Corporations Canada).
Perform various tasks to meet securities requirements for reporting issuers including SEDI filings and TSX filings/updates.
Participate in the preparation of continuous disclosure documents.
Assist in preparing corporate legal documentation for Board of Directors and committee meetings.
Create Board and committee meeting books on the Diligent electronic platform and maintain up-to-date reference documentation for directors.
Participate in the annual Board evaluation process.
Support various corporate reorganization projects or M&A transactions.
Conduct ad hoc legal and governance research.
Generally support any requests requiring administrative legal assistance (e.g. certificate requests resolutions corporate searches etc.).
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
College Diploma (DEC) in Paralegal Technology or any other relevant training.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal in corporate law and/or securities.
In-house corporate experience is considered an asset.
SPECIFIC SKILLS
Bilingualism (English and French) with exceptional oral and written skills in both languages is essential.(The role requires close collaboration with internal and external resources outside of Quebec)
Proficiency in IT; knowledge of Google Suite is an asset.
Interest and ability to master new software.
Ability to work effectively within diverse teams.
A proven track record of developing and maintaining robust workflows to ensure consistency and quality
High degree of discretion and tact in communications.
Ability to work with minimal supervision demonstrating autonomy initiative judgment and strong organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail quality and rigor.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and files simultaneously.
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Location :
Montréal QCCompany :
Cogeco Communications Inc.At Cogeco we know that different backgrounds perspectives and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine innovate and grow as a company. So we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.
By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work were doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.
If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process please contact us confidentially at
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Proofreading
- Google Docs
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Research Experience
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Writing Skills
