Paralegal - Jobs in Mississauga, ON

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Basic FunctionReporting to the Senior Counsel in Mississauga, the successful candidate will provide advanced paralegal assistance to Corporate Legal and internal clients including matters pertaining to the review, preparation, investigation, and analysis of regulatory, compliance, and contractual issues, and will assist in projects as needed to accomplish legal objectives for the business.Among other duties, the successful candidate will manage and support the sales contract management process for the Lubricants and Specialty Products divisions of HF Sinclair Corporation and its affiliated companies, on a global basis but with specific focus on sales activity in North America. The successful candidate will support internal compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements and Company policies and processes, and will maintain and administer paper and electronic files in order to meet the Company’s requirements.Job Duties

• Assist with the drafting, review and negotiation of contracts and related documentation for HF Sinclair Corporation’s global businesses including its Lubricants and Specialty Products businesses
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of contract templates and of key compliance processes which meet the needs of HF Sinclair’s global business
• Interview clients to gather background information needed for contract review and preparation
• Evaluate contract compliance and advise others on contractual rights and obligations
• Serve as liaison between internal business clients and Legal, including key internal stakeholders such as Sales, Procurement, Credit, Risk Management, Research & Development, and Marketing
• Manage the receipt, cataloging and reporting of procurement and sales contracts
• Collect, organize and track project files, contract expiration dates, contract deadlines and milestones and other similar items
• Establish and maintain contract files according to subject matter and retain originals
• Research and analyze past case law impacting corporate strategies, statutes, recorded judicial decisions, trademarks and patents, legal articles, constitutions, and legal codes
• Administer “Legal Help Desk” process for streamlined management of contracts requiring legal review from intake through execution
• Track, collect and provide reports of metrics designed to improve legal department performance
• Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion

Experience

• A minimum of eight years of paralegal experience, preferably with a focus on contract management and administration, including the drafting, review and negotiation of sales contracts, and the organization of transaction documentation and maintenance of contract records
• Must have proven history working with and directing outside counsel
• Experience in sales or sales related field is preferred

Education Level

• University degree is required, preferably in a business related field
• Certification or degree in paralegal studies is required
• Licensure as a Paralegal from the Law Society of Ontario is preferred

Required Skills

• Demonstrates high standards of integrity, honesty, ethics, and confidentiality
• Advanced knowledge of legal concepts, terminology and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate the impact of contract obligations on business risks
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong non-authoritative leadership skills
• A good working knowledge of standard office technology and equipment, and general office procedures; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Detail oriented; proven ability to work in a complex environment with multiple priorities and projects while maintaining strict adherence to required timelines
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Proficient in planning and organizing, and monitoring information

Work ConditionsThis is an office based role based out of our corporate office at 2310 Lakeshore Road W., MississaugaOur One HFC Culture:At HollyFrontier, we are united through our One HFC Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization.We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.About HF Sinclair CorporationHF Sinclair Corporation ("HF Sinclair"), headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products in 19 states principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high quality fuels to more than 1,300 Sinclair branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming. HF Sinclair also owns a 47% limited partner interest and a non-economic general partner interest in Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a master limited partnership that provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to the petroleum industry, including HF Sinclair subsidiaries.Equal Opportunity EmployerHollyFrontier Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.Quick Apply

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