The position requires the following:
- An understanding of contracts, not being over-faced by a lot of documents or attachments
- Strong analytical and organization skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Keen attention to detail with an ability to spot errors
- Ability to work with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers, and external partners
- Excellent time-management skills
Having experience of reviewing contracts would obviously be an advantage but previous contract reviewers have become very capable without any previous legal or contract training. Those applying without any experience though would have to show their ability to learn fast and a keen interest in the role.
A candidate who would enjoy this role would likely be someone who is generally organised, makes lists or action targets and who can prioritise work.
The Para-Legal will be encouraged to carry out basic negotiation and / or modify terms and conditions on contracts in order to reduce company liability or cost. They will work closely with the Contracts Co-Ordinator and Corporate Counsel on more complex areas. Ensuring the correct completed document is signed off properly and stored safely in our files is also key so a completer-finisher type of personality would be a good fit.
Whilst client facing contracts form the base of the work, supporting with Collateral Warranties / letters of reliance, confidentiality (non-disclosure agreements), contract novations and supporting with supplier contracts are other potential types of work.
Full training and support would be provided to help identity what Stantec looks for in its contracts with clients.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Core responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
- Contracts review – Assist, support and participate in the review process of bespoke contracts with clients, sub-consultants and other suppliers, including:
- help with the identification of risks on contractual matters;
- help and promote the contracts governance during the drafting, negotiation,
execution and archiving of bespoke contracts;
- Review completed documents with team members for final execution.
- Manage all updates and modifications to contract documents.
- Issue Letters of Reliance and collateral warranties.
- Issue documents via Docusign or similar online signing platforms.
- Liaison with stakeholders and third parties.
- Contractual templates - Provide support and assist in keeping the Legal/Contracts templates up to date.
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.
Skills Required
- Understanding of contracts and ability to process documents with attachments
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Keen attention to detail and ability to spot errors
- Ability to work with varying seniority levels and external partners
- Excellent time-management and prioritization skills
- Experience reviewing contracts
- Ability to learn quickly and show keen interest in the role
- Familiarity with electronic signing platforms (e.g., DocuSign) and document management
- Basic negotiation skills and ability to modify terms to reduce company liability/cost
What We Do
We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 350 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients' needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
