Executive Assistant to In-House Counsel Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Executive Assistant to In-House Counsel to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure proper legal support to internal teams and other departments;
- Day to day administrative work;
- Protecting and monitoring all Intellectual Property and possible Trademark Infringement;
- Drafting and follow-up of Cease & Desist letters regarding alleged trademark infringement;
- Liaising with franchisees, maintain franchisee documentation and ensure legal compliance of franchisees;
- Managing the sales, renewal, transfer and closure process of franchises internally and with franchisees;
- Monitor and manage varying filling deadlines;
- Attendance at President and Directors meeting for minute taking;
- Maintain and update minute books and other corporate declarations;
- Draft and review all Franchise Agreements and provide responses to questions;
- Drafting of all Default and Non-Compliance letters;
- Schedule and maintain calendars, coordinate meetings, inbox management;
- Drafting and reviewing of legal contracts and documents;
- Manage and maintain legal files, legal binders, internal contracts, leases and registrations;
- Legal and general research.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as executive assistant;
- Paralegal College Diploma (an asset);
- Experience in legal department or legal firm an asset;
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
- Fluency in French, written and spoken would be an asset;
- Fluency in written and spoken English.