Special Projects Legal Department Coordinator

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</p><p>Employer: Canada Goose<br>Position: Special Projects Legal Department Coordinator<br>Terms of Employment: Permanent / Full Time<br>Location: Toronto, Ontario<br>Hours of Work: 44 hour per week<br>Language: English<br>Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and increases in salary. Candidate is eligible for medical, dental, basic life insurance, option to participate in RRSP, option to participate in ESPP (employee share purchase plan), company discounts.<br>Salary: $55,000 to $60,000<br>Contact: careers@canadagoose.com</p><p>Duties:</p><p>The Special Projects Legal Department Coordinator is responsible for providing timely and effective legal and compliance administrative support on a wide range of matters in a fast-paced environment. Moreover, the individual is responsible for managing various projects and new initiatives including leading a team to create a proprietary system to maintain company contracts. Specifically, the Special Projects Legal Department Coordinator is responsible for creating and maintaining an Invoice Tracking System and a Contract Approval System, specific to Canada Goose’s needs. In addition, the Special Projects Legal Department Coordinator will take a leading role in operating Canada Goose’s anti-counterfeit program.</p><p>• Provide support to the entire legal team comprising 3 lawyers<br>• Manage tracking, monitor notifications and renewals for all current contracts pursuant to cross-business needs<br>• Assist the legal team in fulfilling its responsibilities to the Board of Directors by carrying out corporate governance related tasks and preparing related materials<br>• Assist the legal team with the documents and processes required as a public company<br>• Prepare, review and proofread contracts, lease reviews and negotiations for all departments and all countries within the organization<br>• Primary responsibility for the Contract Approval Process and that it is enforced across the company globally to ensure compliance with legal procedures in internal controls requirements<br>• Maintain Canada Goose’s current Contract Approval System using Microsoft Excel to ensure company’s efficient response to ad-hoc requests on specific contracts from various departments and auditors<br>• Lead the Contract Approval System Project for Canada Goose to design and create a proprietary system to maintain contracts<br>• Collaborate with vendors on behalf of company to “demo” various software for a proprietary Contract Approval System Project<br>• Lead the implementation of Contract Approval System, build required system workflows, train relevant departments on it and ensure maintenance is completed when necessary<br>• Pursue IP enforcement globally in order to protect company IP<br>• Track and help operate Canada Goose’s anti-counterfeit strategy<br>• Identify counterfeit products in aid of enforcement actions<br>• Manage the invoicing requirements of the department as required by the accounting team and internal controls and maintain current Invoice Tracking System<br>• Interact with internal and external clients to resolve routine legal issues<br>• Implement and maintain internal controls mandated for the legal team<br>• Ensure that internal and external customers adhere to company policies and procedures as required<br>• General administrative duties including drafting letters and other correspondence, answering phones, printing and scanning documents, reviewing and processing legal invoices and other administrative duties<br>• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures and review, evaluate and implement new procedures<br>• Establish work priorities, delegate work to office service departments (e.g. IT, AP, etc.), and ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed<br>• Administer policies and procedures related to the release of records<br>• Co-ordinate and plan for office services, such as accommodation, relocations, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services<br>• Conduct analyses and oversee administrative operations related to budgeting, contracting and project planning and management processes<br>• Assist in preparation of the legal operating budget and maintain budgetary controls<br>• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence</p><p>Requirements:</p><p>• Completion of Secondary School is required<br>• Completion of Post-Secondary Education is considered an asset<br>• 3 to 5 years of experience in an administrative role<br>• 1 year of experience in a legal environment<br>• Contract Management experience is required<br>• Experience implementing and managing a contract management tool<br>• Project Management Experience is required<br>• Experience administering a counterfeit program and identifying counterfeit products<br>• Experience managing various relationships across departments and entities in a global company.<br>• Familiar with a variety of legal concepts, practices, and procedures, with special emphasis on corporate commercial work and intellectual property matters</p><p>Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:<br>• Comprehensive computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook and PowerPoint<br>• Ability to prioritize and work under multiple deadlines and for multiple lawyers<br>• High level of detail orientation and organizational skills<br>• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills<br>• Passionate about the Canada Goose story</p>

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