Legal Coordinator

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Corporate Paralegal / Legal Coordinator

Reporting to the Senior Director, Legal Affairs, the Legal Coordinator will be charged with coordinating the maintenance of all corporate files and records for the entire kdc/one group, which include subsidiaries located in 14 countries, and act as the main point of contact for “know your client” requests. The candidate will also play a pivotal role in providing support to the Legal Affairs Department in various strategic projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the preparation of the required documentation regarding corporate registry filings, intercompany and treasury operations, and corporate reorganizations;
• Coordinate and direct, as required, external legal advisors worldwide mandated by kdc/one for record keeping purposes;
• Ensure appropriate updates of the minute books and corporate registers of kdc/one’s subsidiaries, using an entity management tool;
• Assist the Legal Affairs Department in the closing of M&A, refinancing and other special projects, as well as due diligence searches;
• Act as the main point of contact for “know your client” (KYC) and “ultimate beneficial owner” (UBO) requests;
• Ensure that the corporate organization chart of kdc/one and its subsidiaries is appropriately updated;
• Assist the Corporate Secretary in the preparation of board meetings and various related internal quarterly processes;
• Participate in standardizing corporate legal processes;
• Act as an intermediary and coordinate/confirm legal and corporate information required by other departments;
• Participate in the realization of various projects carried out by the Legal Affairs Department.

Key requirements:

• Paralegal certificate from an accredited program or degree in a relevant field is preferred, but other relevant professional experience in the legal field may be accepted.
• More than three (3) years of relevant experience within in-house legal department and/or law firm.

• Experience with international entity management is considered an asset.
• Determination and detailed oriented.
• Autonomous, dynamic and proactive.
• Able to manage several files methodically at the same time and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and keen interest in rising to new challenges and working for a dynamic and expanding organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).
• Proficient with MS Office/ SharePoint/ One Drive/ Visio.
• Knowledge of governance software such as Diligent is considered an asset.