The Nuclear Legal Affairs team plays a critical role in supporting some of Canada’s most significant nuclear programs, including reactor refurbishment projects, new nuclear development initiatives, technology licensing, engineering services, major procurements, strategic partnerships, and international nuclear opportunities
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Paralegal to join our Nuclear Legal Affairs team
This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside lawyers, project executives, commercial leaders, procurement professionals and engineers on complex and strategically important projects in a highly regulated industry
The successful candidate will become an integral member of a team-oriented legal team that values innovation, continuous improvement, practical problem solving, and the effective use of technology to enhance legal service delivery
Working closely with legal counsel and business stakeholders, the Senior Paralegal will support a broad range of commercial, regulatory, governance, intellectual property, dispute resolution and legal operations activities across the nuclear business
As a Senior Paralegal within the Nuclear Legal Affairs team, you will contribute directly to the legal support of Canada’s nuclear industry
You will work on matters involving complex engineering projects, strategic commercial arrangements, significant intellectual property assets, regulatory compliance requirements, and major project dispute resolution while helping drive innovation and modernization within the legal function
This is an exceptional opportunity for a legal professional seeking to combine traditional paralegal skills with project support, legal operations, technology,



and strategic business engagement in one of the most sophisticated and highly regulated industries in Canada
Support legal counsel in the preparation, review, execution and administration of commercial agreements
Maintain and organize contract repositories and legal document management systems
Track key contractual obligations, milestone dates, renewal periods, warranties, guarantees and notice requirements
Prepare contract summaries, obligation trackers and legal issue logs
Coordinate execution of legal agreements and maintain executed agreement records
Support legal counsel and project teams on major project documentation and contract administration matters
Assist with the management of intellectual property records, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and technology licensing agreements
Maintain records relating to confidentiality obligations and proprietary technology
Support intellectual property protection initiatives and technology transfer activities
Assist with maintenance of legal records relating to CANDU technology and related proprietary information
Support corporate governance processes and maintenance of corporate records
Assist with preparation of resolutions, officer certificates, powers of attorney and related corporate documentation
Coordinate corporate filings and compliance activities
Support legal and regulatory compliance initiatives applicable to the nuclear business




Assist with internal investigations, audits and regulatory inquiries
Support implementation and continuous improvement of legal processes and systems
Maintain legal precedents, templates, guidance documents and knowledge repositories
Support legal spend management, invoice processing and reporting
Prepare presentations, dashboards, reports and management updates
Assist with implementation of legal technology tools and AI-enabled workflows that improve efficiency and service delivery
Ability to manage confidential and commercially sensitive information
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint
Paralegal Diploma, Law Clerk Diploma or equivalent legal education
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience as a paralegal or legal professional
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working within an in-house legal department, law firm, or complex commercial environment
Strong experience reviewing, organizing and managing legal and commercial documentation
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Exceptional organizational and project management skills
Experience supporting major infrastructure, engineering, energy or nuclear projects
Corporate governance experience
Experience supporting implementation of legal technology and AI-based solutions
Intellectual property administration experience
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems and legal matter management tools
Bilingual English and French considered an asset

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📌 Senior Paralegal (Nuclear Legal Affairs) (Ontario)
🏢 AtkinsRéalis
📍 Ontario