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Family Law Legal Assistant & Law Clerk – Blaney McMurtry LLP Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid) Practice Group: Private Client Practice Group Why Work at Blaney McMurtry LLP? Blaney McMurtry LLP is a renowned full-service law firm located in downtown Toronto, with over 120 lawyers providing top-tier legal services. For more than 65 years, we’ve built a reputation for helping clients overcome challenges and seize new opportunities, grounded in a commitment to exceptional client service and results. We are looking for driven individuals who share our passion for excellence. Our firm values diversity and inclusion, creating a supportive work environment where staff are empowered to succeed. In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary based on experience, paid vacation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also encourage continuous learning and development through various training and professional growth opportunities. Position Overview: We are seeking a Family Law Legal Assistant & Law Clerk to join our Private Client Practice Group. This role is ideal for candidates who are highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while managing multiple tasks. If you have a strong work ethic and share our passion for providing exceptional legal services, we’d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Draft correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals. Prepare court documents, including briefs, orders, 14B motions, and divorce applications. Assemble bills of costs, affidavits, books of authority, and answers to undertakings. Prepare and file Financial Statements, Certificates of Financial Disclosure, and other related documents. Book client meetings, schedule court appearances, and manage appointments. Handle service and filing of court documents, ensuring adherence to court rules. Manage data using DivorceMate and the firm’s document management system (MatterSphere). Proofread and format all legal documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements. Maintain and organize physical and digital files. Support additional administrative tasks as needed. Qualifications: 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk in Family Law. Legal Assistant or Law Clerk certification from a recognized institution. Expertise in Family Law practices, including court filing rules and procedures across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Proficiency in MS Office, DivorceMate, Adobe, and document management systems. Strong time management and organization skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively. Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and proofreading. Knowledge of service and filing rules for court documents. Why Join Us? Competitive salary based on experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and Employee Assistance Program. Hybrid work model with 3 days in-office per week (potential for full-time in-office role). Professional development opportunities for continuous growth. If you’re ready to bring your skills to a firm that values your contributions, apply now. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Accommodation: Blaney McMurtry LLP is committed to accommodating candidates with disabilities during the application process. If you require accommodation, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter via our online application portal. We look forward to hearing from you!

Why join us?   As the leading manufacturer of business aircraft, Bombardier is renowned for designing, manufacturing, and servicing world-class aircraft that elevate the client experience.   Bombardier has been successful in setting the highest standards because we are a people-centric business that fosters passion, diversity and authenticity. Prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms.   Bombardier’s Benefits Program   With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following: Insurance plans Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more Competitive base salary Retirement savings plan Employee Assistance Program Tele Health Program What are your contributions to the team?   Advise and support internal teams on Labour & Employment Matters, including compliance, Labour Relations, Human Rights, recruitment and hiring, and other legal aspects of the employment relationship. Review and draft employment contracts, policies, agreements, and other legal documents, both nationally and internationally. Act as Bombardier's representative in mediations or hearings before competent bodies or tribunals. Manage litigation with external lawyers, nationally and internationally. Develop and participate in the implementation of tools and trainings for internal teams. Any other task relevant to the role may be assigned. How to thrive in this role? Skills, knowledge & experience:   You have between five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant experience (during which you have practiced in the field of Labour and Employment as a legal advisor in a reputable law firm) You are a member of the Quebec Bar. Membership of the Ontario Bar or a degree in Common Law is an asset. You are fluent in French and English (proficiency in both languages is essential given the international scope). You are at ease in a fast-paced environment, and you have the ability to manage multiple priorities. You can reconcile compliance requirements with practical business needs. You work well in a team but have the ability to work independently. You are available to travel occasionally if necessary. Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed for this position! We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and resourcefulness.   Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier family!   Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.    

Stringam LLP is recruiting for a Legal Assistant- Real Estate | Medicine Hat, Alberta Stringam LLP is one of Alberta's largest regional law firms providing premium, tailored legal advice with over 100 years of experience, and we are by no means stuck in the past. Our demand for excellence has shaped us into a focused and streamlined firm, committed to providing the very best legal services. With offices located in Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Beaverlodge, Brooks, Fort McMurray, Taber and Raymond, our team has experience handling a variety of cases in all areas of law, from litigation, family and divorce to business, real estate, agriculture, and personal injury. Are you interested in becoming the next member of this exceptional team? Our goal is to employ great people who are interested in contributing to the success of our business and the profession we serve. We hope you choose Stringam as your employer of choice towards a meaningful career in law. The Opportunity: We are looking for an exceptional individual to take charge of the challenging role of Legal Assistant- Real Estate in support of the Real Estate Department in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Responsibilities include: Draft, prepare and organize general correspondence and documents relating to the conduct of residential conveyancing law practice Organize and maintain files relating to legal and administration matters including indexing and tracking Perform searches and review same related to real estate including Personal Property Registries, Bankruptcy, Land Titles, Corporate and Bank of Canada Draft and register security documentation Receive, sort and prioritize transaction documents, as well as create and manage file checklists relating to transaction closing Assist lawyer(s) in preparation for transactions, including dealing with realtors, lender representatives and counsel Preparation of reporting documentation to client Qualifications: Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in office setting is preferred Professional demeanor including an ability to manage all incoming client inquires, work well with colleagues, lawyers, external clients and outside service providers Excellent organizational and time management skills High attention to detail and accuracy Reliable and able to work independently taking initiative when required Knowledge of and ability of Microsoft Suite and Cosmolex is an asset Compensation & Hours: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Regular full-time position with working hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM subject to change from time to time. We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, critical illness, long term disability, vacation and sick time benefits. Stringam wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Join Us? Are you looking to join an innovative global real estate company that builds communities and connects people to exceptional places? If so, we'd love to share our story. At Oxford, our culture is truly unique. Across business lines and around the world, we embrace complexity and tackle opportunities with speed and agility. We are ambitious yet humble, forward-looking, and service-focused. We get things done and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live and believe that what is good for the environment is good for business. Together, we deliver exceptional experiences to over 2 million daily customers. The Role As a key member of our team, your primary role will be to provide legal support and strategic advice on all aspects of leasing within the retail, industrial, and office portfolios in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). You will also assist the legal teams overseeing development and construction projects and operational agreements across our Canadian portfolio. Responsibilities include managing external legal counsel, liaising with other professional advisors, and supporting Leasing, Asset Management, Operational, Development, and Construction teams. Key Responsibilities Provide legal advice to various internal business units on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters, as well as ongoing operational issues in the retail, office, and industrial portfolios. This includes reviewing and negotiating contracts, leases, and lease-related documents, advising on legal disputes and litigation, and providing input on internal reports and strategy documents related to commercial leasing, development, and construction. Develop expertise on subjects with enterprise-wide impact and support cross-functional teams on OMERS strategic initiatives. Represent the Oxford Legal Services team on various enterprise-wide legal, regulatory, policy, and compliance issues. Direct external counsel in preparing and negotiating documents and lead teams on specific transaction components. Mentor junior law clerks and managers within the legal services team, as well as junior members of various business teams. Build relationships with external law firms and other professional advisors, as well as internally with legal professionals and business colleagues within Oxford and OMERS. Qualifications Law Degree (LLB) from a Canadian University and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. 1 to 3 years of experience in real estate, development, construction, and/or commercial leasing in an in-house or mid-sized to large law firm setting. Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure. Exceptional organizational skills, multitasking abilities, and the capability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy. Our Story Oxford Properties Group ("Oxford") is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager, and business builder. Since its establishment in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies have managed approximately C$87 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford’s owned portfolio includes office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, hotels, alternatives, and credit in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. As a thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities, and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers, with over 80 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's municipal employees. For more information, visit Oxford Properties . OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS, inclusion and diversity mean belonging. Our Employee Resource Groups, focused on various passions such as gender, pride, and visible minorities, make a difference in all our lives.

Requisition ID: 179807 Career Group: Corporate Office Careers Job Category: Legal - Sustainability & General Counsel Travel Requirements: 0 - 10% Job Type: Full-Time Country: Canada (CA) Province: Ontario; Alberta; British Columbia; Nova Scotia City: Mississauga (ideal), Calgary, Victoria, Stellarton, Dartmouth Location: Tahoe Office, Calgary Office, Foord St. Office, Dartmouth Office, Victoria Office Postal Code Our family of 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families. A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1500 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family. A ll career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting. Ready to Make an impact? We are looking for a brilliant legal mind to join a fast paced, diverse and impactful legal team at Sobeys. As a key member of the team, you will review, interpret, and translate legal requirements and effectively communicating these to our business and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with and learn from grocery industry leaders at all levels while working as part of a supportive and high performing legal team. This role is ideal for those seeking to enhance an inhouse career or to utilize your skills gained at a law firm to experience in-house counsel work. Sobeys is currently recruiting for a 12 (twelve) month maternity leave coverage for our legal team supporting retail. Here’s Where You’ll Be Focusing Provide a broad range of legal services on matters in which Sobeys may be engaged in order to achieve Sobeys’ goals and/or minimize legal risk; Provide functional legal services to business leaders and other employees in areas including but not limited to employment, marketing, retail operations, intellectual property, competition, franchising, merchandising, customer support and other parts of our business; Oversee satisfactory resolution of complex, sensitive and sometimes ambiguous legal issues, typically with business risks; Advise the business on legal issues impacting the business, including the drafting and hands-on negotiation of diverse agreements with internal and external clients; Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements for dealers and suppliers; Direct some legal actions in which Sobeys is involved, either directly or through outside counsel, including management and oversight of outside counsel; Assist paralegals and support staff on specific roles and/or provide day-to-day direction. What You Have To Offer You will have strong communication skills and believe in driving a team culture of high performance, challenging the team to be their best, think progressively, and continually learn and develop, while working together to deliver our collective results. Exceptional communication and relationship building skills; Ability to feel comfortable in a diverse and inclusive retail environment and confident dealing with all levels within the organization; Adept at working with outside counsel to seek cost efficient and relevant guidance; Ability to proactively provide ideas, advice and solutions relative to legal issues; Strong analytic, negotiation and situational judgment skills; Good relationship management skills; Able to relate to people at all levels, both in and outside of the organization; Ability to work independently on in a team environment; Minimum 2 to 8 years experience gained from a private practice and/or in-house roles in commercial law; Strong track record in managing a broad range of legal issues and interacting closely with business leaders; Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (or other Canadian provincial bar). Bilingual (Eng/Fr) candidate preferred. If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do, and you are excited about what Sobeys has to offer, then we look forward to reviewing your application. Please ensure that you take the time to ensure your profile shows us why you’re the most qualified applicant for the role. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading Canadian company with a clear vision and focus. We are only accepting online applications and welcome applications from all qualified people interested in this challenge. We will be contacting only those who will be selected to interview. Sobeys Offers Our Employees Many Valuable Benefits Such As A high-paced environment where you will embrace and lean into change to ensure the company is competitive. A People-first culture where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the forefront of what we do and who we are. An opportunity to build your career with a progressive company that is passionate about providing development and advancement opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits package, including a profit-sharing plan, pension matching and hybrid work arrangements. #hybrid We offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role and location. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by or monitored for accuracy by our organization. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process. Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process. While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged. We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.    

Job Description   You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.   Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.   Please note this will be a 12 month contract from October 2023 - 2024   Who We Are   At Fidelity Investments Canada ULC (Fidelity), we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.   Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.   What We Do   Reporting to the Director Legal Services, the Legal Counsel Sr will provide thoughtful, competent, and accurate legal advice to Fidelity.   How You’ll Make An Impact   Provide legal advice and support to the retail investment fund business, including   Drafting, renewing and filing prospectuses, ETF/fund facts, and amendments to those documents Drafting and maintaining material contracts, including designated broker and dealer agreements, sub-advisory agreements, etc. Liaise with lawyers, the broader FIC business prospectus review team, board operations manager, board of directors, and internal and external translators as it relates to retail product offering related matters and disclosure Review and participate in the review of retail continuous disclosure documents, including resolving ad hoc issues as they relate to a fund’s management reports of fund performance and financial statements Provide general legal advice including in the following circumstances and acts as the Legal expert for Special Projects within FIC Review of fund investment as well as other corporate action documentation (e.g., subscription agreements for private placements) Provide support to the compliance department (e.g., compliance certificate review, 81-102 investment restrictions) Partake in reviewing corporate contracts, and operational issues Review and supervise review of marketing pieces, including website disclosure Provide consultation for special projects within FIC and partake in steering committees where applicable   What We’re Looking For   Completion of the Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor degree Completion of Canadian Securities Law Course or IFIC Mutual Fund Course is an asset 5-7 years of experience as a legal counsel in the financial services industry either at a law firm or in an in-house counsel setting Licensed as a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada   What You Will Bring   Knowledge of corporate and securities law Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Effective prioritization of tasks, ability to deliver high quality work under pressure Can effectively collaborate on projects and initiatives and build relationships within legal department as well as with business partners Proficiency with MS Office Suite   Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer   Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.   Accommodation during the application process   Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at FidelityCanadaStaffing@fidelity.ca.   No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.   Why Work at Fidelity?   We are proud to be recipients of the following   Awards   Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers 2023 (7th consecutive year) Canada's Top 100 Employers 2023 (7th consecutive year) Greater Toronto's Top Employers 2023 (10th consecutive year) Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2023 Venngo Healthy Workplaces Award Workplace Benefits Awards – Health and Wellness Program HRDC Best Places to Work 2023   Designations   A Canadian Compassionate Company Great Place to Work on the legal job board (Dec 2022 - Nov 2023) Best Workplaces for Women 2023 by Great Place to Work