Legal Manager (18-month temporary contract)

Securitas is a global leader in the security industry who has been providing security services since 1899. With over 7,500 employees in 24 branches across Canada, and 370,000 employees globally, Securitas possesses the experience and knowledge to offer a broad range of services including: Leading Technology Solutions, On-site and remote Guarding, Mobile Patrols, and Investigations.

Securitas Canada celebrates diversity, and we welcome and encourage applications from the four designated groups: namely women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Securitas is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and fostering an environment where all employees can be involved, valued, respected, and thrive to meet their potential.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Legal Manager with broad-based corporate commercial legal experience. This position reports to the General Counsel.

Job Description

• Reviews, negotiates, and drafts various contracts, Request for Proposal, contractual provisions, Canadian Amendments from the United States or other countries, and related items for the Company; Advises the Company about such contracts, provisions, and items.
• Advises the Company about Contracts Policies and Procedures.
• Updates, drafts, and implements legal reviews updates to the Policies and Agreements, when needed.
• Research various matters (legal or otherwise), as needed.
• Complete the corporate filings, annual returns, resolutions, minute book.
• Takes care of the renewal and maintenance of the various licenses in each province in which the Company operates.
• Handles the legal billings routing.
• Updates the various legal databases.
• Handles risk coordinators duties which includes the insurance renewal for the Company (insurance binders, insurance certificates, bonds, coordinate the purchase of the local Commercial General Liability, automobile and property insurance, payment of deductibles and policy premiums and bonds).
• Handles the insurance and risk related questions and requests from the Company.
• Perform other Paralegal duties, as required: manages files and performs administrative duties, supports Legal Department.
• Other duties, as assigned.
  
  

Position Specifications

• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to take initiative and work with a diverse internal clientele.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize to support an effective/efficient operation and accomplishment of stated goals.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently with flexibility and adaptability.
• Attention to detail, strong analytical, negotiation, advocacy and drafting skills, in addition to possessing effective problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, advocacy and drafting skills.
• Solid business judgment.
• Must be self-directed with excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and be comfortable within an ever-changing environment.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• University Degree and Paralegal Certificate or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of related experience.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Flexibility in remote working.
• Competitive salary.
• Full benefits package.
  
  

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About Us

Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we're looking for you to join the Securitas team.

About The Team

Securitas Canada's Mission:

Securitas' mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits.

Securitas Aviation's Mission

Securitas Aviation ensures the safety of passengers all over the world providing thorough security checks at airports in Canada

Our Values

Securitas' core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community.

Integrity

Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don't compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information.

Vigilance

Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don't. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers' premises.

Helpfulness

As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job.