Job Description

About Tantalus Systems (TSX: GRID)

Tantalus is a smart grid technology company that transforms aging one-way grids into future-proofed multi-directional grids that improve the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of public power and electric cooperative utilities and the communities they serve. Our solutions are purpose-built to allow utilities to restore power quickly after major disruptions, adapt to rapidly shifting consumer expectations and population shifts, innovate new solutions based on the adoption of distributed energy resources and evolve their grid infrastructure at their own pace without needless cost or complexity. All this gives our user community the flexibility they need to get the most value from existing infrastructure investments while planning for future requirements.

Come join us if you're interested in being part of an entrepreneurial team, solving complex technical problems and delivering innovative solutions that will directly impact the electrification of everything and the decarbonization of our society.

We are headquartered in Burnaby, BC, Canada with commercial headquarters in Raleigh NC.

This role offers a competitive salary plus variable compensation tied to business unit scale objectives. Tantalus offers full health, dental and vision plans, flexible hours, hybrid/remote work styles and vacation.

Learn more at www.tantalus.com.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Intermediate/Senior Paralegal will be responsible for collaborating on a variety of interesting and challenging work related to the corporate side of our business.

Location of Position:

This position will be based in either one of our four offices: Kanata, ON, Burnaby, BC (Canada), Norwalk, CT or Raleigh, NC (USA)

The Paralegal will:

• Maintain the necessary paper and electronic documentation and filings for the subsidiaries of Tantalus so each of the subsidiaries is in good standing in the jurisdictions in which they carry on business, including filing all annual returns
• Prepare and submit corporate filings (including Annual Information Form, Management Proxy Circular, Management, Discussion and Analysis, etc.)
• Draft documentation, including for various corporate transactions such as incorporations, amalgamations, reorganizations, amendments of charter documents, dividend declarations, intercompany agreements, director compensation, etc.
• Complete filings related to insider reporting
• Administer Tantalus' option plan
• Facilitate Board and shareholder meetings
• Assist with the review, drafting and negotiation of various corporate contracts, such as master services, software licenses, subcontractor, nondisclosure, marketing, distributor, reseller, purchasing, consulting and event agreements
• Support the business units with respect to their corporate related inquiries or transactions
• Facilitates standardization of reviews across business segments and smooth flow and even distribution of work
• Participates in risk management teams
• Assist in due diligence reviews
• Research, advise and assist in implementation of document management system, data-room, equity compensation/options
• Work as member of a collaborative team to share their corporate knowledge and take the initiative to identify process improvements
• Provide additional project and legal support as directed by the General Counsel

What you Bring:

Education and Experience:

• Strong knowledge of Canadian and/or US corporate law, federal and provincial securities laws, and option plan administration.
• 7+ years of progressive experience within a corporate practice of a law firm, years of working experience as a corporate paralegal in either a law firm or in another corporate setting
• Bachelor's Degree and Paralegal Certification (or associate degree in paralegal studies) required
• Experience supporting a Corporate Secretary
• Experience and proficiency with public filings, including SEDAR
• Background in M&A diligence and documentation is an asset
• Experience working for a publicly traded company and securities
• Previous experience with software including due diligence data rooms, Dropbox, Box, Shareworks, ComputerShare, Smartsheet, DocuSign, AdobeSign and Carta software preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Teams)
• Relevant experience dealing with technology commercial agreements including NDAs, partnership agreements, license agreements, IP protection etc. is preferred

Personal Attributes Required:

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to enable and facilitate discussions towards successful resolution
• Strong organization skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Ability to lead complex projects to execute strategic initiatives
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to exercise initiative, flexibility and sound judgement
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently and collaboratively with others