Legal Assistant (15 month contract) – Vancouver

at  Ausenco

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities. We are seeking an enthusiastic and team-oriented individual, who is interested in a rewarding career. In the Legal Assistant role, based in Vancouver, you will support Ausenco’s North American legal team, working with a variety of multidisciplinary professionals to achieve team goals and deliver high-quality work for our clients.
To be successful in this role you should be able to take initiative and multi-task, as well as be flexible/adaptable and have a service-oriented approach to your work.

• Manage the filing of legal documents in appropriate subfolders in accordance with required naming and metadata conventions
• Update and maintain tracking of projects, contracts, and approvals on various platforms
• Oversee the North American legal inbox and direct requests appropriately to various legal and other internal staff
• Ensure adequate record keeping of executed documents, approval trails and other legal documentation is maintained in various databases
• Provide support for job opening documentation
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Administer the maintenance of permits, insurance certificates/claims and business licenses in various locations across North America
• Support the administrative function of the legal team, including the tracking and payment of legal invoices from external firms
• Schedule meetings as required by the North American legal department
• Additional administrative tasks as required from time to time by lawyers in the North American team