Legal Assistant

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.   

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

The Legal Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and legal support to lawyers and other stakeholders within our corporate legal department. This role requires a high degree of confidentiality and meticulous attention to detail. The Assistant will be responsible for managing a variety of tasks including legal documentation, file management, invoice payment, budget and expense preparation and tracking, assistance with travel/expense arrangements for lawyers and other tasks as required. This is also a key support role for co-ordination of meetings, materials and other assistance for the operations of the Board of Directors.

The Legal Assistant will also collaborate with the Global Legal Operations Manager/ other members of the Global Legal Operations team to identify and action opportunities to improve processes across the legal function. This is a full-time on-site, permanent role, based in Nutrien’s Saskatoon, Saskatchewan office. 

What you will do:

• Schedule and prioritize meetings across time zones, manage multiple executive calendars, and prepare daily agendas/reminders.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel itineraries (flights, hotels, ground transport), and handle travel expense reports and adjustments.
• Act as point of contact between legal executives and internal/external stakeholders, draft correspondence, and ensure clear communication flow across departments.
• Trusted to handle sensitive legal documents and information with discretion, with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Visio) and familiar with SAP and contract management systems. Ability to quickly gain proficiency with other technology tools.
• Assistance with compiling and submitting information to meet regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support preparations of board meeting agendas and reference materials, and support with logistics for Board of Directors and executive leadership meetings as needed.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of new legal technologies.
• Assist with assembly/review of legal documents and file management.
• Organize, maintain, and facilitate accessibility of legal records, including those kept in legacy systems.
• Assist with billing, invoicing and budgeting.
• Provide other administrative support across the Legal function as required.
• Establish relationships and regularly liaise with key stakeholders across Legal and the broader global business.
• Act as ‘ears on the ground’ for the Global Legal Operations Manager and champion Legal Operations COE priorities.
• Abide by EH&S policies and procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Company policies and relevant legislation.

What you will bring:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with legal invoicing and billing processes and management systems.
• Paralegal certificate, similar training, or demonstrated experience working with legal documentation.
• Demonstrated success in a legal admin role.
• Sound corporate judgement – the role reports to an overseas manager while considering the needs of other important local stakeholders. You know when to be pro-active and decisive, and when to consult/defer to others.
• Organized and able to manage priorities and stakeholder expectations and collaborative relationships. Can extract actions from a problem and follow through to completion on schedule.
• High technological competency. You can quickly learn, understand and operate unfamiliar tech systems.
• Familiarity/curiosity with legal tech/AI/processes.
• High emotional intelligence and collaborative mindset. Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Willing to be flexible with time to accommodate timezone requirements or urgent deadlines.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.   

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.   

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