Paralegal

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

The Paralegal will support the legal and commercial team in the administration of contracts and legal documentation related to a major project. The selected candidate will play a key role in reviewing, organizing and tracking contractual and legal documents, while ensuring a high level of accuracy, confidentiality and responsiveness.

Missions/Main Duties

• Review and revise legal and contractual documentation;
• Prepare correspondence, notices, amendments and document summaries;
• Maintain and organize legal and contractual files and records;
• Track contractual deadlines, obligations and notice requirements;
• Assist with legal research and analysis of contractual issues;
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders on documentation and follow-ups;
• Ensure confidentiality and proper document control at all times.

Profile/Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in law or paralegal studies (a law degree will be considered an asset); 

Years of experience: 2–5 years of relevant legal or paralegal experience;

Technical skills:

• Experience in infrastructure or major project environments is preferred;
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills;
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*

*Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.

Personal and soft skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Assiduous, detail-oriented and well organized;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.

For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected].