Corporate Legal Counsel

3-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

Corporate Legal Counsel

Charger Logistics Inc. is a world-class asset-based carrier with locations across North America. With over 20 years of experience providing the best logistics solutions, Charger Logistics has transformed into a world-class transport provider and continues to grow. The company is looking for a Corporate Legal Counsel to join their team and have an immediate and lasting impact on their operations.

Job Responsibilities:

Form new corporate entities and implement corporate reorganizations (. amalgamations, continuances, dissolutions).
Prepare legal documentation, pleading, briefs, settlement agreements and writs
Prepare the documentation ahead of, and support, the annual shareholders’ meetings (Annual Information Form and Management Proxy Circular)
Support and/or perform corporate secretarial activities relating to all legal entities including minute books, resolutions, authorized signatories and powers of attorney.
Assist in preparing or prepare director and shareholder meeting resolutions and materials.
Conduct relevant legal research and other related duties as required by legal team members.
Reviewing and drafting a variety of contracts to accurately reflect business requirements; recommend alternatives, additions or changes, when necessary, to conform with internal policies, minimize risk, and achieve proper framing of the business needs.
Create and implement corporate compliance procedures
Scheduling meetings, telephone calls, mediations, court attendance etc.
Manage department files for legal services which includes opening, maintaining and closing files using file management software and filing of all applicable documentation.
Manage tracking, monitoring and notifications and renewals for all current contracts pursuant to cross-business needs
Support case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for meetings and court hearings
Accurately review, proofread and assist with any materials, including documents, reports, memos, briefings, presentations, forms and other items ensuring accuracy and completeness
Maintain and update internal legal files and documents.

Job Requirements:

Post-secondary education in the legal field.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Paralegal or Legal Counsel.
Having a paralegal license is considered a definite asset
Paralegal experience is required.
Previous experience in transportation industry is considered an asset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with aptitude to learn new software quickly
High level of detail orientation and interpersonal skills
Exceptional organization/document management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Salary & Benefits

Charger Logistics Inc. is offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive healthcare benefit package for the Corporate Legal Counsel role. In addition, the company is committed to career growth and development of their team members.

Not Specified

Competitive Salary, Healthcare Benefit Package, Career Growth

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Legal research, document creation, database maintenance, corporate secretarial activities, document preparation, corporate compliance procedures, case preparation, file management software, contract review and drafting, proofreading, Microsoft Office

Post-secondary education in the legal field

create and implement corporate compliance procedures
scheduling meetings, telephone calls, mediations, court attendance etc

Qualification and Experience Post-secondary education in the legal field, 3+ years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Counsel

Legal