Legal Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - Orangetheory Fitness Canada Corporate

Orangetheory Fitness Canada Corporate

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Join the fast-growing phenomenon where you get to work alongside industry-leading talent in a high-performance culture who are passionate, experienced, and determined.

Ranked as one of Inc. magazine's Fastest-Growing Private Companies -
_we are ambitious and innovative: we are motivators_. At Orangetheory, you are part of a dynamic brand that is changing lives around the world.

By joining our Orange team, you will enjoy:

Career development opportunities
Complimentary OTF sweat sessions
A fitnesscasual dresscode
A dogfriendly office that prioritizes having fun
Health and dental benefits from day 1

HERE'S WHAT THE ROLE WILL ENTAIL:

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Document Preparation:

Utilizing a library of preexisting templates, draft/populate, review, and edit legal documents related to franchise agreements, leases, disclosures, and other legal agreements.
Collaborate with 3rd party legal counsel and executives to complete final agreements
Assist in the preparation of legal correspondence and communications.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of legal documents in compliance with current franchise laws and regulations.

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Real Estate Process Management:

Review and provide notes on all new leases, lease renewals and lease transfers for portfolio company franchisees complete a checklist of stipulated requirements, omissions and potential issues.
Collaborate with Executive and 3rd party legal counsel to draft any amendments or related documents.
Provide support and guidance to franchisees regarding legal matters, compliance issues, and dispute resolution.

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Franchise Compliance:

Work with operations department to monitor and maintain compliance with franchise regulations and laws and draft legal compliance notices where necessary.
Conduct research on legal requirements specific to franchise development in various jurisdictions.
Assist in the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with franchise laws and regulations.

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Contract Management:

Manage and organize contracts, agreements, and other legal documents for portfolio companies
Track contract deadlines, renewal dates, and compliance obligations.

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Communication and Coordination:

Act as a liaison between the Franchise Development Team and external legal counsel.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to gather information and ensure accuracy in legal documentation.

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Research and Analysis:

Conduct legal research on industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
Summarize legal documents and provide relevant information to support decisionmaking.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU:

Legal Admin Assistant Diploma, Legal Assistance or a related field.
Prior experience as a legal assistant or in a similar role, preferably with some background related to commercial leasing and real estate and/or franchising.
Strong understanding of legal documentation and compliance procedures.
Proficiency in legal research and document management tools.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fastpaced team environment.
Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Detailoriented with a high level of accuracy.
Having proficiency in French is regarded as a valuable asset for this job.

POSITION TYPE AND LOCATION
This is a part-time position that will be based out of our Head Office in downtown Edmonton.

Orangetheory Fitness is committed to be an equal employer and a leader in supporting and valuing the diversity of the people, organizations, and communities we serve. Orangetheory Fitness is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment and business decisions at Orangetheory Fitness are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate._

Flexible work from home options available.