About this role
<p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Requisition Number: 76014</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>The company built on breakthroughs. <br>Join us. </strong> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> Come break through with us. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: </span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences </span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation </span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"> <div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">PURPOSE:</span></strong><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Primary focus will be supporting commercial contract administration, legal operations and cross-functional business initiatives under the guidance of Corporate Legal. Reporting into Business Operations, the candidate will be responsible for providing operational and administrative support with legal & operations projects, processes, and initiatives. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, including intake, review, execution, renewal, tracking and record retention.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Partner with internal stakeholders including Sales, Operations, Finance, Information Security, and Compliance to facilitate contract review and business initiatives. </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Review & screen internal legal requests related to commercial agreements, partnerships, NDAs, or supplier contracts. </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Prepare & draft legal documents with the guidance of parent entity’s Legal team</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Correspond with client or third-party representative as appropriate with respect to any issues raised in the course of drafting and executing the agreement and help facilitate the execution/signature process</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Work cross-functionally to handle & execute agreements collaborating with commercial & sales operations teams</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Responsible for communicating legal updates to relevant parties as well as update related platforms with contract information as needed </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Provide day-to-day legal operations support & guidance to incoming legal requests </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Lead weekly legal reviews with parent entity’s Corning Legal team & iBwave internal team & report on all legal projects & initiatives to iBwave Leadership Team</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Review & maintain End User License Agreement for all products </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Maintain & update product related terms & conditions </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Maintain legal data management system, ensuring all data is accurate and up to date at all times</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Track existing agreements & work with the team to determine which ones need to be extended & draft appropriate extension/amendments</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Define & drive initiatives to improve efficiency & process workflows of legal operations projects </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Work with the team to identify operational gaps & develop solutions</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Support local privacy and compliance initiatives and coordinate with global privacy and information security teams. </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Attend to other related responsibilities </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">QUALIFICATIONS:</span></strong></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Diploma or degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Administration, Law, or related field (e.g., DEC in Paralegal Technology, AEC in Paralegal Studies or Legal Administration, Certificate in Law, or equivalent)</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a paralegal, legal operations, contract administration or similar legal support in an in-house legal department using legal matter management, contract management, e-signature or legal operations tools in an in-house legal environment (e.g. Legal Gateway International Ltd. Dba Plexus) </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Paralegal certification </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both French & English</span></p> <p> </p> <p><br><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Ability to translate business needs into legal requirements</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Solid Microsoft Office Skills, including proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Experience </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM platforms is an asset</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, decision-making and organizational skills</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment & successfully manage multiple tasks & competing deadlines</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>LOCATION: </strong>Montreal (Mount Royal), Quebec</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>TYPE:</strong> Temporary, Full time Position (Approx. 12 months</span></p> </div> </div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our <a href="https://www.corning.com/worldwide/en/sustainability/people/values.html">Values</a> and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Health and well-being benefits include medical, extended health care, dental and vision as from your first day of work.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">You are eligible to participate in the Corning Optical Communications LLC Retirement and Savings Plan on your first day of work.</span> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">RRSP with 100% match, up to 5% of your earnings,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The company will contribute 2.5% of your eligible pay each year to the DPSP account.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Long-Team disability benefit</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Corning%20Accommodations">[email protected]</a>.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>