Key Information
- Job Title: Corporate Paralegal — Corporate Law
- Location: Laval, Quebec, Canada
- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
- Work Mode: Hybrid
Join a rapidly growing Quebec company and contribute directly to the expansion of a franchise network. This new position places you at the heart of corporate files, commercial leases, and contracts, with real autonomy and a tangible impact on the efficiency of the legal team.
Responsibilities — Legal Deliverables and Direct Support for Expansion
- Draft legal agreements and follow up on contracts and documents related to franchises and corporate matters.
- Lead the management of commercial leases (drafting, negotiation, renewals, assignments) and prepare the required leasing documents.
- Keep data and timelines updated in the lease management software and implement tracking tools to secure key dates.
- Support business transactions by preparing, reviewing, and coordinating documentation while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Conduct research in public registers and produce associated documentation (including the preparation and publication of lease notices).
- Draft corporate resolutions, manage archiving, and structure legal documentation for a developing internal function.
- Coordinate administrative exchanges with external firms and collaborate with other departments to streamline information flow.
Profile Sought — Essentials for Quick Success in This Role
- Hold a diploma in legal techniques or equivalent training.
- Demonstrate work experience in Canada.
- Master legal drafting and contract analysis, including the ability to review and negotiate documents.
- Possess a solid understanding of the laws governing franchises, commercial leases, and contracts (trademarks ideally).
- Communicate excellently in French and have a good level of oral and written English, particularly for drafting and reviewing contracts related to franchises outside Quebec.
- Exhibit rigor, attention to detail, and discretion in managing sensitive files.
- Work with autonomy, initiative, and good judgment while maintaining a team spirit in a young and collaborative environment.
Conditions — Compensation, Schedule, and Benefits
- Annual salary between $60,000 and $85,000.
- 40 hours per week, flexible schedule
- Enjoy comprehensive group insurance after 3 months (dental, vision, life) and RRSP.
- Benefit from 3 weeks of vacation (or more depending on experience) and summer half-days.
Assets — To Accelerate Your Onboarding
- Already using commercial lease management software.
- Familiar with legal research tools and registers such as SOQUIJ, RDPRM, LexisNexis, RFQ, and REQ.
- Have relevant exposure to one of the following contexts: franchising, restaurant, commercial real estate, or corporate law.
If you are looking for a concrete, varied, and structuring role where your work genuinely lightens the load of the legal team, this mandate is a solid opportunity to position yourself as a key resource from day one.
Interested individuals can submit their application directly via this offer or send it by email to:
All applications will be treated confidentially.
Only candidates selected will be contacted.
