*Legal Operations Manager
Recrute Action
Full-time
On-site
Montréal, Québec, Canada
$100 - $120 USD yearly
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Strategic bilingual role overseeing legal and accounting support services in Montréal. Supervision of multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative environment, with interaction across multiple Canadian offices and a hybrid work model. Strong leadership and performance management skills are required.
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What is in it for you:<\/b>
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• Annual salary of $100.000 to $120.000, based on experience.
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• Permanent full -time position, 35 hours per week.
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• Work schedule: Day shift, Monday to Friday.
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• Hybrid work: 4 days per week in the office.
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• Health and dental coverage, as well as long -term disability benefits.
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• Professional development opportunities, including an annual training and tuition reimbursement allowance.
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• Subsidized fitness program and wellness -related activities.
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• Employee Assistance Program.
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• Annual company closure for Wellness and Mental Health Day.
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• Personal days to help balance external commitments.
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• Early departure on Fridays before long weekends.
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• Financial incentive for employee referrals.
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• Regular employee appreciation events.
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• An attractive corporate culture that fosters social interactions and teamwork.
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General Responsibilities:
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• Supervise accounting, legal, and administrative support teams in Montréal.
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• Ensure seamless coordination with the Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto offices.
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• Actively participate in employee performance evaluations.
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• Support performance management in collaboration with HR and lawyers.
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• Organize resource allocation for new and existing legal professionals.
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• Identify professional development needs and coordinate training opportunities.
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• Participate in recruitment and onboarding of support staff.
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• Provide compensation recommendations aligned with market conditions and budgets.
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• Manage employee departures in coordination with HR.
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• Approve vacation requests, organize coverage, and process payroll -related notices.
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• Address workload distribution and internal communication issues.
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• Review paralegal timesheets on a quarterly basis.
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• Assign mentors to new employees.
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• Approve overtime and expense reimbursement requests.
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• Participate in employment termination procedures.
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• Contribute to succession and workforce planning.
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Accounting Responsibilities:<\/b>
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• Manage and oversee the local accounting team.
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• Perform daily bank reconciliations and cash flow analyses.
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• Prepare payments related to files, remittances, and trust accounts.
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• Respond to internal accounting inquiries.
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• Act as a liaison with the national accounting department.
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• Generate lawyer time -tracking reports.
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• Manage the monthly accounting close process.
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• Monitor accounts receivable, WIP, and trust funds.
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• Manage intercompany accounts.
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• Conduct annual performance evaluations for the administrative team.
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• Process electronic payments and transfers.
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• Provide accounting support during staff absences.
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• Generate reports required by partners.
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• Optimize accounting software and ensure proper system functionality.
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• Train employees on the use of accounting tools.
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What you will need to succeed:<\/b>
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• Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field (asset).
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• 5 years of experience in human resources and accounting.
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• Experience in legal support services or consulting.
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• Bilingual in English and French, required to:
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• Communicate effectively with teams based in Montréal, Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto.
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• Support lawyers and administrative services in both official languages.
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• Draft internal communications and accounting reports for a national audience.
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• Participate in evaluations, training, HR processes, and performance follow -ups in both languages.
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• Demonstrated leadership and proven experience managing teams.
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• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple files simultaneously.
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• Proficiency in performance management and talent development.
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• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
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• Strong command of HR tools and accounting software.
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• Skills in mentoring, problem -solving, time management, and strategic planning.
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Why Recruit Action?<\/b>
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Recruit Action (agency permit: AP -2000003) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.
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