Legal Assistant - Winnipeg, Canada - The North West Company

The North West Company
The North West Company
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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Status:
Regular Full-time

Based out of North West's Winnipeg Corporate Office, and reporting directly to the Vice President, Legal and Corporate Secretary, the

Legal Assistant - Corporate is accountable to provide a full range of services to the North West group of companies.


Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive Salary & Benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.


NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighbourhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean.

Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out for more information.


Your Role:


  • Registration and maintenance of business names
  • Maintenance of minute books and corporate database
  • Draft correspondence, proofread and format legal documents
  • Preparation of simple contracts based on contract templates
  • Preparation of closing books (paper/electronic)
  • Assist Vice President, Legal & Corporate Secretary with Board matters, as needed, including arranging travel for the Board of Directors
  • Other duties as requested by the Vice President, Legal and Corporate Secretary

Desired Skills & Experience:

- _A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position_

  • Highly organized, detailoriented with strong writing, proof reading and verbal skills
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel)
  • Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to be resourceful and work with mínimal instruction or supervision
  • Ability to work within tight timelines to meet deadlines, reassessing priorities as needed
  • Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • Ability to communicate professionally with the Board of Directors, internal clients, external counsel and other business partners

Location:
Gibraltar House, 77 Main St, Winnipeg, MB


Reports to:
Vice President, Legal and Corporate Secretary

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

  • Being Enterprising
  • Committing to our Customer
  • Working with Passion
  • Leading and Developing Others
  • Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity
  • Building Trust

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For Internal Applicants Only:

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Salary Grade:C0R007

Interested internal applicants are invited to


NOTE:
Prior to applying, an internal employee

before they can be considered for opportunities. This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.
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