Bilingual Compliance Law Clerk

Celebrating 55 years of growth, Sym-Tech is a leading finance and insurance provider to the retail automotive industry. At-Sym-Tech we are looking for Associates who share our passion for innovation, creativity and results! We are passionate about delivering excellent client service, an outstanding Associate experience with opportunities to learn and grow professionally. Sym-Tech is growing quickly and that means endless ways to make a real difference! We are currently recruiting a Bilingual Compliance Law Clerk to join our headquarters located in Thornhill, ON.

A career with us offers:

• A fun, fast paced culture
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career
• On-going industry training programs and professional development opportunities
• A workplace that supports workplace diversity, equity and inclusion
• A strong promoter of women in the automotive industry
• The chance to work with some of the best in the business!

The Bilingual Compliance Law Clerk will provide legal and regulatory support to the Managing Counsel and the broader Legal & Compliance Department. This role is responsible for coordinating and supporting compliance initiatives, licensing, managing legal and regulatory processes, maintaining corporate and legal records, and assisting with the interpretation and implementation of applicable regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will take ownership of key administrative, legal, and compliance processes and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external parties to support the organization's legal, regulatory, and business objectives.

Position Functions

• Legal and Compliance Support: Provide day-to-day legal and compliance support to the Managing Counsel and the Legal & Compliance Department, prioritizing competing demands and ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Regulatory Compliance: Coordinate and manage the monitoring of applicable regulatory requirements, all licensing requirements, maintaining compliance documentation, coordinating regulatory deliverables, and supporting the implementation of internal policies and procedures.
• Records and Document Management: Maintain organized legal and compliance files, support records retention and document management processes, and ensure records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with established policies.
• Compliance Documentation: Draft, review, format, and prepare compliance documents, correspondence, reports, and other materials for review and approval by legal counsel.
• Process and Workflow Management: Organize and monitor the flow of legal and compliance work, maintain tracking systems and reminders, identify outstanding items, and proactively follow up to support timely completion.
• Reporting and Documentation: Assist with preparing compliance reports, maintaining tracking logs, compiling supporting documentation, and coordinating information required for filings, internal reviews, audits, or regulatory inquiries.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve legal and compliance processes, documentation practices, and workflow efficiencies.

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a legal, compliance, regulatory, or corporate environment, preferably in an in-house legal department.
• Law Clerk, Paralegal, or related diploma or certificate from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated experience supporting compliance-related activities, legal processes, and document management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French, with the ability to prepare accurate, professional documentation and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, consistency, and quality in all work products.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and identify matters requiring escalation.
• Ability to adapt to changing business priorities while maintaining a high standard of service and accountability.
• Experience in a regulated industry, particularly insurance, financial services, or automotive.
• Experience supporting regulatory compliance programs, internal audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is required.