Job description
LEGAL & CORPORATE AFFAIRS ASSISTANT
Guelph Office
Full-time, Permanent
Semex is a dynamic global organization that is committed to developing and delivering innovative genetic solutions. We believe that people truly are the cornerstone of our success, and that our employees are our most important asset.
We are currently looking for a Legal & Corporate Affairs Assistant to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for legal administrative support and corporate contract management, along with providing coordination for trademarks and intellectual property (IP).
What you will do:
- Manage the corporate document/contract records management system
- Draft and/or review contracts and corporate documents
- Conduct legal research in support of business matters
- Liaise with external legal counsel and coordinate activities to support corporate legal matters
- Monitor and coordinate the business’ trademark portfolio
- Provide administrative support of the business’ IP portfolio
- Review legal and other related invoices and coordinate payment
What you will need to succeed:
- Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma complimented by 2-3 years corporate law experience
- Exception attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Professional communication skills with experience working with external legal counsel
- Ability to work in collaboration with various business leaders across the company and the executive administrative support team
- Strong MS Office skills
Why join Semex?
- Hybrid work option
- Constant learning and development opportunities
- Group insurance program
- Pension fund
- Bonus program
- Health and wellness programs
- Competitive salary
- Work-family balance
- Fun social activities and much more
At Semex, we demand the best of ourselves, our company and what we do for our customers. Surrounding ourselves with the best and brightest professionals ensures we attain this goal. We offer a challenging yet flexible work environment along with a competitive compensation package.
If you have the skills to meet this challenging position, please apply!
Semex encourages people with disabilities to apply for open positions. Accommodations will be available upon request, depending on need, for candidates participating in the various stages of the recruitment process. Please contact: [email protected]
We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
About Semex Alliance
CEO: Paul Larmer
Revenue: $5 to $25 million (USD)
Size: 201 to 500 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.semex.com
Year Founded: 1997