Legal Operations Coordinator

Requisition Number: 76014

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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

​ Come break through with us.  

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

PURPOSE:
Primary focus will be supporting commercial contract administration, legal operations and cross-functional business initiatives under the guidance of Corporate Legal. Reporting into Business Operations, the candidate will be responsible for providing operational and administrative support with legal & operations projects, processes, and initiatives. 

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, including intake, review, execution, renewal, tracking and record retention.
• Partner with internal stakeholders including Sales, Operations, Finance, Information Security, and Compliance to facilitate contract review and business initiatives. 
• Review & screen internal legal requests related to commercial agreements, partnerships, NDAs, or supplier contracts.
• Prepare & draft legal documents with the guidance of parent entity’s Legal team
• Correspond with client or third-party representative as appropriate with respect to any issues raised in the course of drafting and executing the agreement and help facilitate the execution/signature process
• Work cross-functionally to handle & execute agreements collaborating with commercial & sales operations teams
• Responsible for communicating legal updates to relevant parties as well as update related platforms with contract information as needed 
• Provide day-to-day legal operations support & guidance to incoming legal requests 
• Lead weekly legal reviews with parent entity’s Corning Legal team & iBwave internal team & report on all legal projects & initiatives to iBwave Leadership Team
• Review & maintain End User License Agreement for all products 
• Maintain & update product related terms & conditions 
• Maintain legal data management system, ensuring all data is accurate and up to date at all times
• Track existing agreements & work with the team to determine which ones need to be extended & draft appropriate extension/amendments
• Define & drive initiatives to improve efficiency & process workflows of legal operations projects 
• Work with the team to identify operational gaps & develop solutions
• Support local privacy and compliance initiatives and coordinate with global privacy and information security teams. 
• Attend to other related responsibilities 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Administration, Law, or related field (e.g., DEC in Paralegal Technology, AEC in Paralegal Studies or Legal Administration, Certificate in Law, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a paralegal, legal operations, contract administration or similar legal support in an in-house legal department using legal matter management, contract management, e-signature or legal operations tools in an in-house legal environment (e.g. Legal Gateway International Ltd. Dba Plexus) 
• Paralegal certification 
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both French & English

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to translate business needs into legal requirements
• Solid Microsoft Office Skills, including proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel
• Experience 
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM platforms is an asset
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, decision-making and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment & successfully manage multiple tasks & competing deadlines

LOCATION:  Montreal (Mount Royal), Quebec

TYPE: Temporary, Full time Position (Approx. 12 months

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, extended health care, dental and vision as from your first day of work.
• You are eligible to participate in the Corning Optical Communications LLC Retirement and Savings Plan on your first day of work.
  • RRSP with 100% match, up to 5% of your earnings,
  • The company will contribute 2.5% of your eligible pay each year to the DPSP account.
• Long-Team disability benefit
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at View email address on corningjobs.corning.com .