Coordinator, Legal Services
Please note that this position is filled
Located in Montreal, our client is one of the largest English school boards of the Province of Québec. It is looking for a Coordinator, Legal Services to join its team.
Perquisite
- Thirty (30) days of paid vacation;
- Generous pension plan;
- Health insurance program;
- Stimulating environment with various challenges and promoting collaboration as well as teamwork.
Profile
- Member of the Quebec Bar;
- Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience, particularly in contract law;
- Rigour and great priority management;
- Autonomy, adaptability and ability to find solutions;
- Interpersonal, diplomatic and political skills;
- Perfect oral and written bilingualism (French and English).
Responsibilities
- Act as an advisor to senior administrators and school and center principals;
- Respond to and provide legal opinions in relation to the application of the Education Act, Act Respecting Contracting by Public Bodies, and other laws applicable to the education sector;
- Design and coordinate an effective internal control system for contract compliance to ensure that the organization complies with the rules prescribed under the Act Respecting Contracting by Public Bodies;
- Draft and review agreements, contracts, legal opinions and reports;
- Represent the organization before civil and administrative courts, or work with the organization’s outside counsel;
- Present training workshops on topics of interest to the organization.
Are you known for your diplomacy and interpersonal skills? Do you enjoy dealing with a variety of legal issues and want to work in a stimulating environment? We want to meet you!
Want to send us your resume or get in touch with our team?