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CAE USA INC Senior Paralegal, Corporate in United States
Role and Responsibilities
CAE is a high-tech company at the forefront of digital immersion, providing solutions in order to make the world safer. We are the partner of choice around the world in civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers' critical training and operations through immersive digital solutions. We have the largest global presence in the industry, with more than 11,000 employees in 180 locations and training centres in over 35 countries.Are you passionate about your field? Are you looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach new heights and work with experts from different sectors? Would you like to join a world-class company and industry leader by participating in projects you would be proud to contribute to? Then CAE is the right employer for you! Come share your passion with us! The Corporate Secretary’s Office is responsible for the corporate governance of CAE and its subsidiaries, including all matters relating to the CAE Board of Directors and committees, the CAE shareholder meetings, and the corporate records. It is looking to hire a Senior Paralegal, Corporate based in Montreal.
Main Responsibilities
Reporting to the Vice President, Legal and working closely with the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary, the successful candidate will:
Participate in the management of the different filings to be made to securities regulators (including quarterly reports, press releases, annual reports, insider reporting, material change reports, and regulatory filings with the Canadian and U.S. Securities regulators and with the TSX and NYSE to ensure compliance with continuous disclosure requirements).
Participate in the preparation of documentation ahead of, and support, the annual shareholders’ meetings (Annual Information Form and Management Proxy Circular).
Act as principal intermediary with CAE’s Transfer Agent and Registrar.
In accordance with CAE's Corporate Policies & Procedures:
Maintain the corporate records (hard copy and electronic) of CAE and its subsidiaries, including drafting resolutions and other corporate documents, and responding to information requests from various business units.
Support the formation of new corporate entities and implementation of corporate reorganizations (e.g. amalgamations, continuances, dissolutions).
Prepare/review and manage corporate filings (e.g. annual filings and declarations, extra-provincial filings, trade name registrations) and powers of attorney and notarization/consularization of various documents, as needed.
Support tax, treasury, and human resources teams with various corporate actions and transactions, including acquisitions/dispositions, declarations of dividends, capital injections, and stock-based employee compensation plans.
The Successful Candidate Shall Have
To be successful in the position, the candidate must have a history of demonstrating the following qualities or skills:
College diploma in paralegal studies (or in an appropriate discipline) or law degree.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a company or a law firm.
Commissioner of Oaths or Notary Public (or equivalent).
Has good organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and develop strong cooperative and supportive relationships.
High level of attention to detail; solution-oriented and customer service mindset.
Effective priority management skills.
Ability to work with a diverse clientele and adapt to a variety of situations and individuals.
Tendency to take initiative and have a proactive attitude.
Ability to work under pressure, often under tight deadlines, and to demonstrate composure in sensitive situations.
Has a good work ethic, good judgment, and good communication skills.
Autonomous and diplomatic.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), corporate records management systems ( CorpLink ), corporate filings systems, and corporate search systems.
Bilingual (French and English), both orally and in writing.
CAE Offers
A dynamic and innovative environment in which to grow.
The opportunity to work on a variety of projects in multidisciplinary and international teams.
Training and opportunities to develop your skills.
Open workspaces to facilitate collaboration.
Flexible hours and telecommuting.
Attractive benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan.
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Position Type
Regular
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.
As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we’re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.
At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.
The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces, and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in more than 200 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators, surgical manikins, and personalized training programs powered by artificial intelligence. We’re investing our time and resources into building the next generation of cutting-edge, digitally immersive training and critical operations solutions while keeping positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact at the core of our mission. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.