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Executive Assistant
<p>We're looking for a versatile, detail-driven Legal & HR Operations Specialist to support essential functions across legal administration, corporate governance, and HR operations. This blended role is perfect for someone who excels at balancing priorities in dynamic settings and managing sensitive data with confidentiality. If you're an adaptable professional who thrives in evolving business environments, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant organizational impact.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Legal Operations & Governance:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate closely with senior leadership to ensure compliance and optimize legal workflows.</li><li>Manage corporate records and regulatory documentation to meet internal and external standards.</li><li>Oversee the contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, tracking approvals, renewals, and administering e-signature processes.</li><li>Prepare, coordinate, and document board and committee meetings, including agendas, resolutions, minutes, and portal management.</li><li>Support legal research, regulatory filings, and due diligence for business initiatives.</li><li>Maintain tracking systems for legal matters, deadlines, invoices, and documentation.</li><li>Provide general legal administrative assistance, including proofreading and editing documents.</li></ul><p><strong>Human Resources Operations:</strong></p><ul><li>Administer HR processes and systems throughout the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through offboarding.</li><li>Create and manage HR documentation, such as employment agreements, amendments, and compliance records.</li><li>Support employee equity programs and consultant agreements with precise attention to detail.</li><li>Coordinate timely completion of policy acknowledgments, training compliance, and performance review cycles.</li><li>Maintain organized HR records and contribute to internal process improvements and surveys.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications & Skills</strong></p><ul><li>7+ years of experience in legal operations, corporate governance, or a combined legal/HR support role.</li><li>Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to balance shifting priorities.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp eye for detail and proofreading.</li><li>Ability to work independently, exercise discretion, and maintain confidentiality.</li><li>Tech-savvy, comfortable adopting new tools and platforms; experience with HRIS and contract management tools is an asset.</li><li>Proficiency in productivity software (Google Workspace or Microsoft Office) and collaboration platforms (e.g., Slack, DocuSign).</li><li>Prior experience in a public company or high-growth environment is considered an advantage.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Toronto, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 100000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We're looking for a versatile, detail-driven Legal & HR Operations Specialist to support essential functions across legal administration, corporate governance, and HR operations. This blended role is perfect for someone who excels at balancing priorities in dynamic settings and managing sensitive data with confidentiality. If you're an adaptable professional who thrives in evolving business environments, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant organizational impact.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Legal Operations & Governance:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate closely with senior leadership to ensure compliance and optimize legal workflows.</li><li>Manage corporate records and regulatory documentation to meet internal and external standards.</li><li>Oversee the contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, tracking approvals, renewals, and administering e-signature processes.</li><li>Prepare, coordinate, and document board and committee meetings, including agendas, resolutions, minutes, and portal management.</li><li>Support legal research, regulatory filings, and due diligence for business initiatives.</li><li>Maintain tracking systems for legal matters, deadlines, invoices, and documentation.</li><li>Provide general legal administrative assistance, including proofreading and editing documents.</li></ul><p><strong>Human Resources Operations:</strong></p><ul><li>Administer HR processes and systems throughout the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through offboarding.</li><li>Create and manage HR documentation, such as employment agreements, amendments, and compliance records.</li><li>Support employee equity programs and consultant agreements with precise attention to detail.</li><li>Coordinate timely completion of policy acknowledgments, training compliance, and performance review cycles.</li><li>Maintain organized HR records and contribute to internal process improvements and surveys.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-20T17:57:31Z

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