Paralegal (Edmonton) Jobs

Fountain Tire is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join the Legal & Real Estate team located in our South Edmonton Corporate Head Office. This position is intended for an individual with a high level of experience, specifically in corporate law.

Salary $57,000 - $62,000

Benefits Health, Dental, Paramedical, Vision, Disability, Life, RRSP matching

What do we offer?

• Recognition and incentives for your contribution to the organization
• Educational Allowances that support individual growth and development
• Discounts for you and your family on tires, parts and services at all Fountain Tire locations
• Policies and programs that support a balanced lifestyle, including flex days and an easy commute to our office located close to the Calgary Trail and Southside Anthony Henday

The Paralegal will lead the corporate governance activities for all Fountain Tire related corporations and to support the Real Estate Team in the production and tracking of property lease related materials.

Corporate Services

• Oversee supply of Shelf Companies.
• Oversee all necessary corporate filings with Corporate Registries are complete.
• Lead partnership transactional documents, including preparation of corporate documents, signing, reporting and all related communications.
• Oversee annual corporate resolutions and dividends, including distribution, tracking and related communications.

Real Estate

• Provide back-up for Property Manager and work with Legal team member for Landlord certificates of insurance.
• Manage tracking of all lease renewal deadlines, including monthly expiry audit, communications with stakeholders.
• Manage and lead monthly Real Estate meetings.
• Preparation of real estate related documents and manage updating of all real estate lease records.

Miscellaneous

• Provide back-up for Legal team member for miscellaneous certificates of insurance.
• Act as Administrator for Contract Register (Agiloft) and manage contract submissions.
• Manage CASL database and all related policies/processes.
• Manage and maintain control lists for use by Legal Team and Fountain Tire associates.
• Manage bank compliance reporting.
• Manage annual audit inquiries, including preparation and communications.

The necessary experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required in the role

• Decision making and problem resolution skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong ability to interpret property leases.
• Knowledge of corporate governance requirements.
• Comfortable handling multiple deadlines
• Proven analytical abilities/problem solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail

Why work for Fountain Tire?

• We are a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
• We continually strive to expand our operations in existing markets, as well as new markets and currently, we have over 160 stores from BC through Ontario
• We are one of the 10 largest independent tire dealers in North America, and recipient of many Customer Service and Best Business Awards

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply on-line. In office resumes will be accepted by reception only.