Paralegal, Contracts and Legal Affairs

Type of position: Regular An overview of your future role at BBA You’ll report to the Principal Director, Legal Affairs, and help manage the legal operations of a leading consulting engineering firm involved in major projects across Canada and internationally. As a paralegal, you’ll play an active role in managing contract life cycles, ensuring corporate compliance, coordinating cases with Operations teams and external legal counsel and supporting strategic initiatives related to legal affairs and international mobility. An Overview Of Your Mandates And Responsibilities Help prepare, review, negotiate and administer commercial, service, confidentiality and subcontracting agreements Manage the contract life cycle, including tracking approvals, signatures, renewals and contractual obligations Coordinate the maintenance of corporate records for the group’s entities, including annual filings, updates with government registries and monitoring corporate compliance requirements Prepare and maintain various legal records, databases and document management systems Coordinate insurance certificates and requests for legal documentation required for projects Work with Human Resources teams on legal matters related to work permits, visas and international mobility initiatives Conduct legal and regulatory research, as needed Help manage corporate, compliance and governance matters Help continually improve Legal Affairs processes and tools Coordinate certain activities with external legal counsel. Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture? Rigorous and ethical Results-driven Strong commitment to health and safety Willingness to work together while having fun Sense of equity and inclusion Integrity and absolute discretion Caring mindset that puts people first Eco-mindful Ability to share and pass on knowledge. Overview Of Job Requirements Diploma in paralegal studies or a related field At least five years of experience in an in-house legal affairs department, a law firm or a comparable professional setting Experience in contract management or commercial law Excellent command of the 365 Microsoft Office Suite and ability to use other software and computer platforms Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary environment Proficient in English and French, both spoken and written, to support the firm’s Canadian and international operations Strong analytical and synthesizing skills Organized and ability to work on a team Initiative, autonomy and ability to adapt to changing priorities Asset: fluent in Spanish to support operations in Chile and Peru Asset: experience with contract or document management platforms. An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards Annual premium Annual vacation and sick leave Time bank Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program Retirement savings plan Cellphone fee reimbursements BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills. At BBA, You Get Many Benefits A vibrant social club with something for everyone A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge A corporate culture that values expertise A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment and more A growing business with many opportunities An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA A collaborative culture among various departments and with our operations clients Valuing complementary expertise Agility and listening: Your ideas are transformed into concrete initiatives. About BBA BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry. Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves. Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support. Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.

Manage the contract life cycle and ensure corporate compliance for a consulting engineering firm. Coordinate legal operations, corporate records, and international mobility matters with internal teams and external counsel.

Requires a diploma in paralegal studies and at least five years of experience in an in-house legal department or law firm. Proficiency in English and French is required, with Spanish being an asset.

• Annual Premium • Annual Vacation • Sick Leave • Time Bank • Group Insurance Plan • Disability Insurance • Telemedicine Program • Retirement Savings Plan • Cellphone Fee Reimbursements • Social Club • Flexible Schedule

• caringPreferred
• FrenchPreferred
• collaborativePreferred
• HealthPreferred
• TeamsPreferred
• CompliancePreferred
• safetyPreferred
• managementPreferred
• SpanishPreferred
• contractsPreferred
• FlexiblePreferred
• EnglishPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Contract Management
• Commercial Law
• Corporate Compliance
• Legal Research
• Microsoft Office 365
• Bilingual English and French
• Document Management
• Corporate Governance
• Legal Drafting
• International Mobility

• Legal
• Consulting
• Engineering
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Oct 3, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Associate