At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist the Legal team with document preparation, data entry, and lease negotiations.
- Company: Join M&M Food Market, a leader in food retail with a commitment to employee success.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, discounts on products, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages unique perspectives.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and fosters professional development.
- Qualifications: Legal assisting diploma and 3 years of experience in commercial leasing or franchising preferred.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 85000 $ per year.
The Legal Assistant is responsible for the administrative and coordination functions for the Legal team. In this role you will prepare legal documents, draft and review commercial leases, complete legal processes, collect/organize/enter data into the applicable databases and systems.
Responsibilities:
- Administrative tasks related to Legal, Corporate, Commercial Leasing and Franchising including: Coordination and administration (preapproval, approval, store creation, announcements, etc.)
- With the assistance of the team, negotiate, draft, review and amend commercial leases and lease documents, sublease agreements, lease surrenders, lease assignments and renewals.
- Corporate filings such as corporate registrations, renewals, annual filings and amendments.
- Data entry and maintenance of various systems.
- Maintains various trackers and databases including the Lease, Corporate, Franchise Agreement, Non-Traditional (Express) portions of the Store Information database.
- Ensuring accurate and up to date records for the department.
- Prepare and track new and renewal Franchise Agreements and ancillary agreements.
- Prepare, send and track Disclosure Documents, Material Change Statements, as required, for new and renewal franchisees.
- Complete trademark searches and coordinate registrations/renewals.
- Communicate with and provide information to Franchise Partners on lease and/or franchise agreement situations and business terms.
- Assist with store transfers (from beginning to end), including legal documents (Franchise Agreements, Disclosure Documents, Releases, etc.), corporate searches and PPSA registrations.
- Enhance departmental processes where possible to facilitate workflow and keep all parties informed.
Requirements:
- Diploma/Certificate in Legal Assisting or Paralegal Studies
- 3 years previous experience in a legal role with specific experience in commercial leasing and/or franchising is preferred.
- Exposure to Real Estate and/or Corporate and/or Franchising and/or Leasing law are required.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Extremely organized and diligent with follow-up and detail.
- Strong technical skills using MS Office and advanced excel skills.
- Ability to take initiative, prioritize and multitask.
- Flexible, team player that is service oriented and shows a willingness to help internal team members, as well as Franchise Partners.
- Humble. Hungry. Smart.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean is foundational to our success.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time. Final candidates will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.
Franchising Legal Assistant in Mississauga employer: M&M Food Market
M&M Food Market is an exceptional employer that values its employees through a supportive work culture and a commitment to professional growth. With opportunities for advancement in a dynamic environment across Alberta, British Columbia, and Yukon, employees benefit from comprehensive training and the chance to make a meaningful impact on store performance and customer satisfaction. Join a team that prioritizes collaboration and innovation while enjoying the unique experience of travel throughout the beautiful West.
