Corporate Legal Assistant CORES Level II - Edmonton
ABOUT OGILVIE LLP
Ogilvie was built in 1920 on a tradition of building relationships and working alongside our clients, and that is still our philosophy a century later. Located in downtown Edmonton, we are leaders in Corporate & Commercial, Real Estate, Litigation, Insolvency, Wills & Estates and Administrative Law.
Ogilvie provides its staff with an opportunity to be challenged and rewarded by working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment alongside some of the top lawyers in Edmonton. Putting our clients first is at the center of all we do at Ogilvie, and our specialized legal teams work side by side with our clients to help them achieve and further their business goals.
Creating successful client relationships is central to our work culture, and we are always looking for talented new people to grow our pool of expertise and provide quality service to our clients. If you think you would be a great addition to our team, we would love to hear from you.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently inviting qualified candidates who are interested in dealing with a variety of corporate matters to join the Corporate team in our Edmonton office. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a positive and professional attitude.
Our positions offer the opportunity to work within a positive work environment, and competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
Hours of work are 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Filing Alberta and Federal Annual Returns
Familiarity with extra-provincial, NWPTA and MADI-B registrations
Maintaining minute book records
Registering and maintaining limited partnership registrations
Responding to daily inquiries from lawyers, legal assistants and on occasion, clients
Drafting agreements and auxiliary documents, including those relating to incorporations, amendments, dissolutions and various other types of corporate transactions
Conduct due diligence minute book reviews, including recommendations regarding deficiencies
Others duties as assigned
DESIRED SKILL SET
High professionalism and the ability to respect confidentiality
Strong understanding of legal procedures, scheduling and deadlines
Strong organizational skills
Be able to multi-task and prioritize
Interpersonal skills
Reliable and accountable
Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment
TECHNICAL ASSETS
Must have working knowledge in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams
Experience in a corporate database system (ALF Cloud preferred)
ACUMIN knowledge an asset
Net Documents knowledge an asset
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Must have CORES (Minimum Level 2) Certification
Be a graduate of an accredited legal assistant program
A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Legal Assistant
APPLICATIONS
Interested applicants may apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter and resume to: HR@OgilvieLaw.com. We thank all applicants for their interest in Ogilvie; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mar 12, 2024
Full time
Corporate Legal Assistant CORES Level II - Edmonton
ABOUT OGILVIE LLP
Ogilvie was built in 1920 on a tradition of building relationships and working alongside our clients, and that is still our philosophy a century later. Located in downtown Edmonton, we are leaders in Corporate & Commercial, Real Estate, Litigation, Insolvency, Wills & Estates and Administrative Law.
Ogilvie provides its staff with an opportunity to be challenged and rewarded by working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment alongside some of the top lawyers in Edmonton. Putting our clients first is at the center of all we do at Ogilvie, and our specialized legal teams work side by side with our clients to help them achieve and further their business goals.
Creating successful client relationships is central to our work culture, and we are always looking for talented new people to grow our pool of expertise and provide quality service to our clients. If you think you would be a great addition to our team, we would love to hear from you.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently inviting qualified candidates who are interested in dealing with a variety of corporate matters to join the Corporate team in our Edmonton office. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a positive and professional attitude.
Our positions offer the opportunity to work within a positive work environment, and competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
Hours of work are 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Filing Alberta and Federal Annual Returns
Familiarity with extra-provincial, NWPTA and MADI-B registrations
Maintaining minute book records
Registering and maintaining limited partnership registrations
Responding to daily inquiries from lawyers, legal assistants and on occasion, clients
Drafting agreements and auxiliary documents, including those relating to incorporations, amendments, dissolutions and various other types of corporate transactions
Conduct due diligence minute book reviews, including recommendations regarding deficiencies
Others duties as assigned
DESIRED SKILL SET
High professionalism and the ability to respect confidentiality
Strong understanding of legal procedures, scheduling and deadlines
Strong organizational skills
Be able to multi-task and prioritize
Interpersonal skills
Reliable and accountable
Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment
TECHNICAL ASSETS
Must have working knowledge in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams
Experience in a corporate database system (ALF Cloud preferred)
ACUMIN knowledge an asset
Net Documents knowledge an asset
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Must have CORES (Minimum Level 2) Certification
Be a graduate of an accredited legal assistant program
A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Legal Assistant
APPLICATIONS
Interested applicants may apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter and resume to: HR@OgilvieLaw.com. We thank all applicants for their interest in Ogilvie; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Opportunity: Commercial Real Estate Lawyer
Location: Downtown Toronto
Qualifications:
The client is seeking an Associate with a minimum of 5 years' of relevant experience in Commercial Real Estate to join its team in the Toronto office. The firm provides legal services to both builders and individual clients. Work on large projects.
Job Description:
Our Client is a growing firm and they require an Associate Lawyer to join its Commercial Real Estate Practice Group.
Desired Skills & Experience
5 years experience in Commercial Real Estate Law
Experience in Builders' side will be an asset
Acquisition, development and sale of RE projects of land, commercial or industrial buildings
RE financing including mortgages, interim construction financing, permanent financing, and sale-leasebacks
Development experience including plan registration and sales
Ability to work independently as well as on a team
Ability to handle a high volume of work
Knowledge of MS Office Suite and PC Law
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
If you are interested, please send your CV in confidence to: ben@cartelinc.com Ben Higham, JD, LL.M.
Managing Partner
Cartel Inc. | First Canadian Place, Suite 2550
About Us
With over 35 years of experience, Cartel is considered one of Toronto's leading employment agencies servicing the legal community. Our clients are among the most distinguished law firms and our success lies in our applicants and their desire for the perfect career match. There is no fee to register with Cartel for any employment opportunity.
We listen. We're honest. Just ask your friends. They'll tell you. Cartel. Give us a call; we really do make the difference.
Cartel values diversity in their work place and it is the policy of the client to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Feb 13, 2024
Full time
Opportunity: Commercial Real Estate Lawyer
Location: Downtown Toronto
Qualifications:
The client is seeking an Associate with a minimum of 5 years' of relevant experience in Commercial Real Estate to join its team in the Toronto office. The firm provides legal services to both builders and individual clients. Work on large projects.
Job Description:
Our Client is a growing firm and they require an Associate Lawyer to join its Commercial Real Estate Practice Group.
Desired Skills & Experience
5 years experience in Commercial Real Estate Law
Experience in Builders' side will be an asset
Acquisition, development and sale of RE projects of land, commercial or industrial buildings
RE financing including mortgages, interim construction financing, permanent financing, and sale-leasebacks
Development experience including plan registration and sales
Ability to work independently as well as on a team
Ability to handle a high volume of work
Knowledge of MS Office Suite and PC Law
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
If you are interested, please send your CV in confidence to: ben@cartelinc.com Ben Higham, JD, LL.M.
Managing Partner
Cartel Inc. | First Canadian Place, Suite 2550
About Us
With over 35 years of experience, Cartel is considered one of Toronto's leading employment agencies servicing the legal community. Our clients are among the most distinguished law firms and our success lies in our applicants and their desire for the perfect career match. There is no fee to register with Cartel for any employment opportunity.
We listen. We're honest. Just ask your friends. They'll tell you. Cartel. Give us a call; we really do make the difference.
Cartel values diversity in their work place and it is the policy of the client to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Build Your Career at Aecon
Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.
We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity , expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!
What is the Opportunity?
Scarborough Transit Connect (STC) is awarded the design and works of the Scarborough Subway Extension project. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC’s Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometers farther into Scarborough. It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools and other key destinations throughout the city.
As part of the Scarborough Transit Connect project based in Scarborough, we are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will provide legal advice to executives, support the bidding processes, enable business operations, the negotiation and closing of major project contracts, structured transactions, including design/build strategies for integrated project delivery on an assortment of contract delivery models.
What You’ll Do Here
Provide legal leadership on behalf of the Scarborough Subway Extension project (SSE) for the drafting and negotiation of project agreements, drop-down construction and O&M contracts, consortium agreements, including joint venture or general partnership agreements, lender and other financing agreements, design services agreements, key subcontract and supply agreements, and other related documents.
Identify core legal and commercial issues of importance to Aecon and work closely with senior Operations management and project bid teams to prepare negotiation positions and advocate said positions with counter-parties.
Manage various project-related claims at different stages of the dispute resolution process, including dispute resolution board, adjudication, court and/or arbitration proceedings, and includes strategizing with project teams and instructing external counsel.
Provide legal support for major concurrent project bids while ensuring the legal and risk review of processes and partnerships are maintained.
Manage and monitor compliance with Aecon’s policies in relation to the approvals required for major project bid submissions.
Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with senior executives, external counsel, consultants and other stakeholders.
Fostering and promoting a work environment that is: productive, collaborative, inclusive and diverse with a team culture of integrity, professionalism and excellence.
What You'll Bring To The Team
You are an active member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
You have demonstrated working experience/knowledge of commercial contract laws.
You have 3 or more years legal experience in a private practice or as in-house counsel specializing in contract review and negotiations.
You have demonstrated experience with transactional legal support, which may include public-private partnerships, project finance, mergers and acquisitions or commercial real estate.
You have demonstrated versatility with the ability to learn new business structures.
You have demonstrated verbal reasoning skills with the ability to interpret the precise definition of written documents such as contracts, legislation and case decisions.
You are an effective communicator, negotiator and consensus builder and can effectively influence without formal autho rity and work collaboratively with colleagues and divergent stakeholder positions.
Aecon fosters diversity , inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA Act during any step of the application process please click here.
Jul 19, 2023
Hybrid
Build Your Career at Aecon
Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.
We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity , expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!
What is the Opportunity?
Scarborough Transit Connect (STC) is awarded the design and works of the Scarborough Subway Extension project. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC’s Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometers farther into Scarborough. It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools and other key destinations throughout the city.
As part of the Scarborough Transit Connect project based in Scarborough, we are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will provide legal advice to executives, support the bidding processes, enable business operations, the negotiation and closing of major project contracts, structured transactions, including design/build strategies for integrated project delivery on an assortment of contract delivery models.
What You’ll Do Here
Provide legal leadership on behalf of the Scarborough Subway Extension project (SSE) for the drafting and negotiation of project agreements, drop-down construction and O&M contracts, consortium agreements, including joint venture or general partnership agreements, lender and other financing agreements, design services agreements, key subcontract and supply agreements, and other related documents.
Identify core legal and commercial issues of importance to Aecon and work closely with senior Operations management and project bid teams to prepare negotiation positions and advocate said positions with counter-parties.
Manage various project-related claims at different stages of the dispute resolution process, including dispute resolution board, adjudication, court and/or arbitration proceedings, and includes strategizing with project teams and instructing external counsel.
Provide legal support for major concurrent project bids while ensuring the legal and risk review of processes and partnerships are maintained.
Manage and monitor compliance with Aecon’s policies in relation to the approvals required for major project bid submissions.
Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with senior executives, external counsel, consultants and other stakeholders.
Fostering and promoting a work environment that is: productive, collaborative, inclusive and diverse with a team culture of integrity, professionalism and excellence.
What You'll Bring To The Team
You are an active member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
You have demonstrated working experience/knowledge of commercial contract laws.
You have 3 or more years legal experience in a private practice or as in-house counsel specializing in contract review and negotiations.
You have demonstrated experience with transactional legal support, which may include public-private partnerships, project finance, mergers and acquisitions or commercial real estate.
You have demonstrated versatility with the ability to learn new business structures.
You have demonstrated verbal reasoning skills with the ability to interpret the precise definition of written documents such as contracts, legislation and case decisions.
You are an effective communicator, negotiator and consensus builder and can effectively influence without formal autho rity and work collaboratively with colleagues and divergent stakeholder positions.
Aecon fosters diversity , inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA Act during any step of the application process please click here.
Build Your Career at Aecon
Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.
We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity , expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!
What is the Opportunity?
Scarborough Transit Connect (STC) is awarded the design and works of the Scarborough Subway Extension project. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC’s Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometers farther into Scarborough. It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools and other key destinations throughout the city.
As part of the Scarborough Transit Connect project based in Scarborough, we are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will provide legal advice to executives, support the bidding processes, enable business operations, the negotiation and closing of major project contracts, structured transactions, including design/build strategies for integrated project delivery on an assortment of contract delivery models.
What You’ll Do Here
Provide legal leadership on behalf of the Scarborough Subway Extension project (SSE) for the drafting and negotiation of project agreements, drop-down construction and O&M contracts, consortium agreements, including joint venture or general partnership agreements, lender and other financing agreements, design services agreements, key subcontract and supply agreements, and other related documents.
Identify core legal and commercial issues of importance to Aecon and work closely with senior Operations management and project bid teams to prepare negotiation positions and advocate said positions with counter-parties.
Manage various project-related claims at different stages of the dispute resolution process, including dispute resolution board, adjudication, court and/or arbitration proceedings, and includes strategizing with project teams and instructing external counsel.
Provide legal support for major concurrent project bids while ensuring the legal and risk review of processes and partnerships are maintained.
Manage and monitor compliance with Aecon’s policies in relation to the approvals required for major project bid submissions.
Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with senior executives, external counsel, consultants and other stakeholders.
Fostering and promoting a work environment that is: productive, collaborative, inclusive and diverse with a team culture of integrity, professionalism and excellence.
What You'll Bring To The Team
You are an active member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
You have demonstrated working experience/knowledge of commercial contract laws.
You have 3 or more years legal experience in a private practice or as in-house counsel specializing in contract review and negotiations.
You have demonstrated experience with transactional legal support, which may include public-private partnerships, project finance, mergers and acquisitions or commercial real estate.
You have demonstrated versatility with the ability to learn new business structures.
You have demonstrated verbal reasoning skills with the ability to interpret the precise definition of written documents such as contracts, legislation and case decisions.
You are an effective communicator, negotiator and consensus builder and can effectively influence without formal autho rity and work collaboratively with colleagues and divergent stakeholder positions.
Aecon fosters diversity , inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA Act during any step of the application process please click here.
May 20, 2023
Full time
Build Your Career at Aecon
Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.
We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity , expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!
What is the Opportunity?
Scarborough Transit Connect (STC) is awarded the design and works of the Scarborough Subway Extension project. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC’s Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometers farther into Scarborough. It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools and other key destinations throughout the city.
As part of the Scarborough Transit Connect project based in Scarborough, we are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will provide legal advice to executives, support the bidding processes, enable business operations, the negotiation and closing of major project contracts, structured transactions, including design/build strategies for integrated project delivery on an assortment of contract delivery models.
What You’ll Do Here
Provide legal leadership on behalf of the Scarborough Subway Extension project (SSE) for the drafting and negotiation of project agreements, drop-down construction and O&M contracts, consortium agreements, including joint venture or general partnership agreements, lender and other financing agreements, design services agreements, key subcontract and supply agreements, and other related documents.
Identify core legal and commercial issues of importance to Aecon and work closely with senior Operations management and project bid teams to prepare negotiation positions and advocate said positions with counter-parties.
Manage various project-related claims at different stages of the dispute resolution process, including dispute resolution board, adjudication, court and/or arbitration proceedings, and includes strategizing with project teams and instructing external counsel.
Provide legal support for major concurrent project bids while ensuring the legal and risk review of processes and partnerships are maintained.
Manage and monitor compliance with Aecon’s policies in relation to the approvals required for major project bid submissions.
Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with senior executives, external counsel, consultants and other stakeholders.
Fostering and promoting a work environment that is: productive, collaborative, inclusive and diverse with a team culture of integrity, professionalism and excellence.
What You'll Bring To The Team
You are an active member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
You have demonstrated working experience/knowledge of commercial contract laws.
You have 3 or more years legal experience in a private practice or as in-house counsel specializing in contract review and negotiations.
You have demonstrated experience with transactional legal support, which may include public-private partnerships, project finance, mergers and acquisitions or commercial real estate.
You have demonstrated versatility with the ability to learn new business structures.
You have demonstrated verbal reasoning skills with the ability to interpret the precise definition of written documents such as contracts, legislation and case decisions.
You are an effective communicator, negotiator and consensus builder and can effectively influence without formal autho rity and work collaboratively with colleagues and divergent stakeholder positions.
Aecon fosters diversity , inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA Act during any step of the application process please click here.