Job Description
NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world. Further information is available at www.nfigroup.com. POSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Group Director, Legal and Compliance, this position will provide administrative legal support to the internal legal team for the operations of the Company, its subsidiaries and business units. WHAT YOU WILL DO:Provides day-to-day legal administrative support for a variety of legal issues relating to the various operational and functional departments (e.g., Sales, Supply, IT, Finance, Corporate, etc.).Assists in identification and management of regulatory, risk prevention and compliance matters. Supports the legal team with corporate, financing, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions. Maintains and manages corporate registrations, dealer and manufacturer, and business licenses including Canada and US renewals. Draft, reviews and interprets a wide range of legal documents and agreements (e.g., affidavits, non-disclosure agreements, etc.). Assists with management of litigation matters. Conducts research and reviews of legislation/regulations for legal team and the business.WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:Five to ten years of corporate/commercial litigation clerk or paralegal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department. Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Exceptional organizational and time management skills with a strong ability to multi-task. Proven ability to work independently with a focus on confidentiality. Professional approach and attitude with the ability to converse and collaborate with team members at all levels of the organization. WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.A continuous learning environment.Ability to advance your career with a growing company.NFI Group was named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth time since the competition was established in 2007.Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable. NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.arbocsv.com, and www.carfaircomposites.com.