[W445] - LEGAL ASSISTANT - Temporary 18 months

[W445] - LEGAL ASSISTANT - Temporary 18 months

21 Jan
|
BDC
|
Montreal

21 Jan

BDC

Montreal

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer
means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act.

It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means: Flexible and competitive benefits
, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few
In addition to paid vacation each year, five




personal
days
,
sick days as necessary
, and our
offices are closed
from December 25 to January 1
A
hybrid
work
model that truly balances work and personal life
Opportunities for learning
,
training
and
development
, and much more...
*Please note this position is temporary for 18 months.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Legal Assistant supports internal clients in business centres and operational departments by providing advice, and performing all in-house security-taking work and security document follow-up services.

He or she helps ensure the efficient administration of the department's day-to-day activities in order to meet its needs and achieve its objectives.

The position is for an 18-month contract.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE
Draft legal documents for the purposes of security-taking for the In-House Security program and for loan amendments, and register and update, security in accordance with BDC and legal requirements, while adhering to critical deadlines
Draft legal documents for releases and discharges of BDC's security




Carry out searches of corporate records, land registries and movable registry (RDPRM)
Review and analyze security-related documents and requests (i.e. priority agreements, etc.)
Provide top-quality administrative and legal advice to internal partners
Conduct reviews of legal security documents, and carry out the necessary follow-up with external legal professionals
Maintain the database systems for files related to the department's activities in an efficient, timely and diligent manner
Play a leadership role in carrying out new initiatives and projects.

Conduct any other related tasks as directed
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
DEC or Certificate in paralegal technology
At least three (3) years of relevant experience, preferably in a legal department, for the role of Legal Assistant
Familiarity with legal concepts,



terminology and procedures, particularly in the field of personal property and realty security for commercial transactions
Understanding of how land and movable registries work
Strong attention to detail and diligent focus on accuracy of work
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power

Point), Microsoft Access and other computer systems and software
Superior time management and priority-setting skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Initiative and discretion
Client service orientation
Team spirit
Bilingualism (French and English) is required.
*Please note that temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.

Proudly
one of Canada's Top 100 Employers
and
one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers
, we are committed to fostering a diverse,



equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at
[email protected] .

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

The original job offer can be found in Kit Job:
https://www.kitjob.ca/job/90198887/w445-legal-assistant-temporary-18-months-montreal/?utm_source=html

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