Job Description

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly organized and adaptable Legal Assistant to join our in-house legal team. Reporting to the Director, Legal Counsel (Intellectual Property), this role will provide a wide range of administrative and legal support across multiple legal disciplines, including contract administration, corporate governance, commercial real estate and intellectual property. The ideal candidate is resourceful, collaborative, and comfortable handling a variety of legal and operational tasks in a fast-paced environment.
 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by July 25. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Legal and Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support for the legal department
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems, in compliance with records management policies
• Prepare, format, and proofread a variety of legal documents, correspondence, and presentations
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external counsel, regulators and business partners
• Assist in other projects as required 

Financial & Budget Support

• Manage legal billing processes, including purchase order set-up, receipt and processing of invoices, managing accruals and tracking legal spend to budget
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of departmental budgets and forecasting 

Legal Operations Support

• Support the administration of trademark and intellectual property databases, calendars and filings
• Assist with the administration of contract lifecycle management processes

What You ll Bring:

• Formal Legal Assistant or Law Clerk training from a recognized institution
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint)
• Ability to work with discretion and handle sensitive and confidential information
• Collaborative team player with a strong desire to learn

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in SAP
• Experience with trademark and/or contract lifecycle management tools

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, speaker series events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.