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Adecco is currently hiring for a temporary full time Legal Assistant in Waterloo, ON. To qualify for this Legal Assistant role, you must have at least 2 years of experience in civil litigation and completion of legal secretarial diploma. Our client is a leading Canada-based financial services company and is known for providing their customers with reliable, trustworthy and forward-thinking solutions for their most significant financial decisions. The salary for this position is $22.00/hour. Legal Assistant Responsibilities: • Type legal documents including civil court documentation • Compile affidavit of documents, records, and briefs • Compose and/or type correspondence and reports • Assist lawyer with schedules and deadlines during litigation process • Maintain database on file information for tracking reporting process • Assist with office administration, including general office administrations, administrative support, and backup support, office supplies Legal Assistant Qualifications: • 2+ years of experience in civil litigation • Completion of legal secretarial diploma • Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, results-oriented, multiple team environment where confidentiality is essential • Proficient in MS Office, Lotus Notes, and comfortable working within a data management system • Strong client focus and commitment to quality service and product outcomes • Effectively communicates and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills Why Work for Adecco? • Great pay + 4% vacation pay • Paid weekly – accurate and on time • Medical and dental benefits once qualified • Strong health and safety programs • Flexible shifts • Generous referral bonuses • Free training programs If you are interested in this Legal Assistant job in Waterloo, ON, apply by clicking the “Apply now” button below. M1948

Estates Lawyer We are currently seeking a lawyer with 3 – 5 years’ experience in wills, estate planning and estate administration.  This position is available in our Waterloo office and is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work at a progressive, mid-sized firm, in a collegial environment, within an engaging community. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting wills and estates matters.  Applicants must thrive in a team environment, be able to work autonomously and have excellent technical, drafting and client communication skills.  Experience in litigation, particularly in the areas of estates and incapacity, would also be an asset. To apply in confidence, please forward your resume to careers@sorbaralaw.com .

Reporting to the VP & Associate General Counsel, Individual Insurance and Wealth, the successful candidate will provide legal support to Senior Management and other key stakeholders including Compliance, Human Resources, and Marketing, in connection with Sun Life Financial's Career Sales Force of over 3500 financial advisors licensed to sell life insurance and mutual funds across Canada.   Providing proactive and strategic legal solutions on a diverse range of issues associated with the sale of insurance and wealth products within this unique distribution channel, this individual will be asked to advise on such things as securities and insurance regulatory requirements and landscape; employment and HR issues; technology and social media; privacy concerns; marketing and branding; leasing arrangements and client complaints.   Competitive Applicants Will   Be a member of the Ontario Bar with between 6 and10 years of experience at a law firm or in-house with a financial institution. Have experience with insurance and/or securities regulatory matters - in particular with respect to market conduct and sales practices issues. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, at all levels of the organization. Be able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a wide array of challenging and complex issues. Possess strong business acumen, and demonstrate excellent judgment. Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate superior problem solving skills, analytical and drafting skills, and the ability to work independently.   This position can be located in either our Toronto or Waterloo Office.   Job     Legal   Primary Location   CA-ON-Waterloo   Other Locations   CA-ON-Toronto   Employee Status   Regular   Unposting Date   Jul 14, 2017, 10:59:00 PM   Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com .   We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job description About You   You are a lawyer with well-rounded experience enabling you to provide pragmatic legal and strategic support to Thalmic Labs. You are comfortable in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment and if you thrive in this type of environment. Relating to people across a variety of backgrounds and functions is a strength of your and while you sweat the small stuff you always keep the big picture in mind.   What You Will Do   Provide in-house legal counsel to a fast-growing wearable technology company Develop a risk management program with a strong focus on regulatory compliance Draft and negotiate contracts with development and supply chain partners Develop policies, procedures, and practices to administer the company’s corporate legal affairs and regulatory compliance programs efficiently and effectively Support internal clients in the functional areas of (but not limited to) corporate, finance, commercial, employment, immigration, Mergers & Acquisitions, real estate, marketing, privacy, security, and manage regulatory compliance and litigation Maintain minute books and other corporate records for parent company and subsidiaries Manage outside counsel in multiple jurisdictions for corporate matters Ensure compliance in all areas of business and advise of business conduct and ethics Support future finance and related banking activities Responsible for keeping abreast of current legislative developments, particularly those that may have an impact upon company operations Reporting into the CFO and working closely with the management team   What You Need   Law Degree from an accredited law school (LLB or Juris Doctor) Licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada to practice law as a lawyer in Ontario 7+ years’ experience with a law firm or as an in-house counsel with exposure to Contract, Employment, and Corporate Law Experience in cross border issues and business Ability to persuade and motivate You like working in a dynamic, collaborative environment with smart, funny, and interesting people Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work across organizations and lead cross-functional teams Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership abilities Strong judgment, prioritization, and decision-making abilities Good conflict resolution and negotiating skills   Feel like you can’t tick all the boxes above? If you have some of the skills and experience that we’re looking for and are willing to use your talent to learn the rest, we encourage you to apply!   Bonus Points For   Experience in tech Experience with a variety of product regulations in the US and Canada US licensed is also a plus   Why Thalmic   Day-to-day, we challenge each other to constantly raise the bar, encourage unconventional thinking to achieve innovative breakthroughs, and are passionately committed to surpassing our goals. We advocate a healthy lifestyle and promote continuous learning in a flexible work environment. Most of all, we set visionary goals, and we’re passionate about building the best, most impactful products that people will love.   About Us   Thalmic is a hardware + software company building exciting technologies that will shape the future of human-computer interaction, backed by a world-class team of investors including Intel Capital, Spark Capital and The Amazon Alexa Fund.   We announced our first product, the Myo gesture control armband, in 2013, and pre-sold over 10,000 units in the first 48 hours. Myo is now shipping worldwide and has gone on to win numerous awards, including Digital Trends’ “Best of CES 2014” Award for Cool Tech.      

Position Summary The Descartes Systems Group Inc. is an established and rapidly growing software company in the Kitchener-Waterloo tech community that seeks to add a Corporate Counsel to its legal team at its corporate head office in Waterloo. This role will provide broad exposure to a variety of matters related to the management and operations of an international publicly traded technology company. Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements including customer and channel contracts, developing agreement templates for new product offerings, implementing and ensuring compliance with standard contracting processes and contract requirements, monitoring legislative and regulatory changes in numerous jurisdictions and evaluating their impact on contracting requirements.   Qualifications   Experience working with a technology company on the customer facing side of its business, including experience drafting, negotiating and advising on a variety of commercial transactions such as software licensing, SaaS agreements, hosting arrangements, service level agreements and professional services engagements. Knowledge of one or more of the following industries: software, SaaS, e-commerce, telecommunications networking and IT outsourcing. In-depth knowledge of commercial law in a variety of areas relevant to technology transactions with an emphasis on intellectual property and global privacy law. Sound judgment and a level of commercial sophistication gained from being on the front-lines of drafting and negotiating numerous types of technology transactions. Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong work ethic and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at the same time, effectively adapt to changes in those priorities, handle competing demands, meet deadlines Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Membership in good standing in the Law Society of Upper Canada with a minimum of [5] years’ experience, including at least 2 years “in-house”, preferably in the software industry. Ability to adopt a flexible work schedule from time to time to accommodate international time zones and/or peak work periods Willingness to travel occasionally. Location    Waterloo, Ontario Offer We offer a flexible and casual work environment, as well as mentorship and on-the-job training to support your personal growth. You will have an opportunity to contribute new ideas and we welcome your fresh perspective. Application Instructions   Please submit your resume, and a covering letter describing why you are a unique fit for this position, to jobsna@descartes.com citing “Corporate Counsel” in the subject of your message.  We thank all applicants for their interest in Descartes; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  Agency calls will not be accepted.   All final candidates will be required to provide professional references and complete a background check, which will include a criminal background check and may include a credit check and verification of education and previous employment.   Descartes is committed to equity and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, ancestry, age, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, citizenship, ethnic origin, family or marital status. If you require accommodation at any time during the hiring process or would like a copy of this job posting in an accessible format, please contact Human Resources at jobsna@descartes.com or 1-800-419-8495.