Coordinator, Legal Services

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!