Paralegal – Ip & Legal Technology Development

Montréal, QC, CA, Canada

Job Description

The Company



Humanitas is a young, award-winning innovator startup based in Montreal, specializing in emergency response and resilient technologies. Working with a network of world-class industry leaders and researchers, our team focuses on advanced telecom, simulation, visualization, cybersecurity, swarming robotics, edge computing, and more.

Our multidisciplinary team strives to universalize our technology and expand its applications to real-world scenarios beyond emergencies. Compassion is at the core of our business, and our collaboration is driven by a desire to push boundaries and create meaningful impact.

The Role: Paralegal - IP & Legal Technology Development



We are seeking a

proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal

with expertise in intellectual property management and a strong interest in legal technology innovation. This role will combine traditional paralegal duties--such as patent portfolio management and legal filings--with hands-on collaboration in the development of

next-generation legal software tools

to streamline IP and compliance workflows.

The ideal candidate will thrive at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation, contributing to both

Humanitas' IP strategy

and the

creation of software solutions

that will support our legal operations internally and with external partners.

Key ResponsibilitiesIntellectual Property & Legal Support



Manage and track Humanitas'

patent portfolio

, including filings, renewals, and correspondence with IP offices. Conduct prior art searches, patentability assessments, and competitive IP landscape analysis. Coordinate with external patent agents, legal counsel, and inventors to ensure timely and accurate filings. Draft and review agreements, NDAs, and IP-related documentation to support partnerships and R&D projects.

Legal Software Development Collaboration



Work closely with the product and engineering teams to

define requirements for legal workflow automation tools

(e.g., IP tracking dashboards, automated document generation, compliance checklists). Provide

domain expertise

on legal processes and documentation standards to guide software features and UI/UX design. Participate in

user acceptance testing (UAT)

and contribute to iterative improvements of internal legal tools.

Compliance & Research



Monitor developments in IP law, technology regulations, and emerging legal tech trends relevant to Humanitas' industry. Support internal teams in ensuring compliance with IP-related contractual obligations and government regulations. Assist in creating internal training materials and process documentation for IP management and legal software use.

Ideal Candidate ProfileEducation



Bachelor's degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, or a related field. Certification as a Paralegal (an asset).

Experience



3+ years of experience in IP law, patent management, or corporate legal support. Familiarity with

patent filing processes

, WIPO databases, and legal document drafting. Experience working in a

startup, tech, or R&D-heavy environment

is an asset. Exposure to or interest in

legal software, contract automation tools, or digital workflows

is highly valued.

Technical & Professional Skills



Strong understanding of intellectual property frameworks (patents, trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks). Ability to work with legal document management systems and databases. Interest or experience in

software development processes

(working with developers, testing tools). Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple priorities.

Attributes



Innovative mindset and willingness to learn about emerging legal technologies. Collaborative and proactive, able to work across multidisciplinary teams. Clear communicator with strong writing skills in English or French (bilingualism is an asset).

Job Type



Full-time, Permanent

Location:

Montreal, QC (Hybrid remote)

Pay Range



$55,000 - $90,000 per year (depending on experience)

Benefits



Company events Dental care Discounted or free food Extended health care Flexible schedule Language training provided On-site parking Vision care
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L'Entreprise



Humanitas est une jeune startup innovante et primee basee a Montreal, specialisee dans les technologies de reponse d'urgence et de resilience. En collaboration avec des leaders industriels et des chercheurs de renommee mondiale, notre equipe se concentre sur les telecommunications avancees, la simulation, la visualisation, la cybersecurite, la robotique en essaim, l'edge computing et plus encore.

Notre equipe multidisciplinaire s'efforce de rendre nos technologies applicables a un large eventail de scenarios reels, au-dela des situations d'urgence. La compassion est au coeur de notre mission, et notre collaboration est guidee par le desir de repousser les limites et de creer un impact concret et positif.

Poste : Parajuriste - Propriete Intellectuelle et Developpement de Logiciels Juridiques



Nous recherchons une

parajuriste proactifve et rigoureuxse

, possedant une expertise en gestion de la propriete intellectuelle (PI) et un fort interet pour les technologies juridiques.

Ce poste combine les taches traditionnelles d'une parajuriste -- gestion d'un portefeuille de brevets, suivi des depots et soutien juridique -- avec une participation active a la

conception et a l'optimisation d'outils logiciels juridiques

destines a automatiser et structurer les processus internes lies a la PI et a la conformite.

Lela candidate ideale saura evoluer a l'intersection du droit, de la technologie et de l'innovation, en contribuant a la fois a la

strategie PI de Humanitas

et au

developpement de solutions logicielles internes

pour soutenir nos activites juridiques et nos partenariats.

Responsabilites ClesPropriete Intellectuelle et Soutien Juridique



Gerer et suivre le

portefeuille de brevets

de Humanitas (depots, renouvellements, correspondance avec les offices de PI). Effectuer des recherches d'anteriorite, des analyses de brevetabilite et de veille concurrentielle en matiere de PI. Coordonner les interactions avec les agents de brevets, les conseillers juridiques et les inventeurs pour assurer la conformite et les depots dans les delais. Rediger et examiner des accords, ententes de confidentialite (NDA) et documents lies a la PI pour soutenir les partenariats et projets de R&D.

Collaboration au Developpement de Logiciels Juridiques



Travailler en etroite collaboration avec les equipes produit et technique pour

definir les besoins fonctionnels de solutions logicielles

(ex. : outils de suivi de PI, generation automatisee de documents, tableaux de bord de conformite). Fournir une

expertise juridique

pour orienter les fonctionnalites, la structuration des donnees et les standards documentaires. Participer aux

tests utilisateurs (UAT)

et contribuer aux ameliorations continues des outils juridiques internes.

Veille et Conformite



Assurer une veille sur les evolutions du droit de la PI et des reglementations technologiques pertinentes. Soutenir les equipes internes pour garantir la conformite des projets aux obligations contractuelles et reglementaires liees a la PI. Contribuer a la creation de guides et de formations internes sur la gestion de la PI et l'utilisation des outils juridiques developpes.

Profil IdealFormation



Baccalaureat en droit, en etudes parajuridiques ou dans un domaine connexe. Certification de parajuriste (un atout).

Experience



Minimum 3 ans d'experience en

gestion de la propriete intellectuelle

(brevets, marques, droits d'auteur) ou en soutien juridique en entreprise. Bonne connaissance des

procedures de depot de brevets

et des bases de donnees PI (ex. : OMPI). Experience en environnement

technologique, startup ou axe sur la R&D

(un atout). Interet marque pour les

solutions logicielles juridiques et l'automatisation des processus

.

Competences Techniques et Professionnelles



Maitrise des cadres legaux relatifs a la PI et a la gestion de brevets. A l'aise avec les systemes de gestion documentaire et les bases de donnees juridiques. Interet ou experience dans des projets impliquant des

equipes techniques (developpement logiciel, conception d'outils)

. Excellente capacite d'organisation, souci du detail et gestion de priorites multiples.

Qualites Personnelles



Esprit d'innovation et volonte d'explorer de nouvelles approches en technologies juridiques. Collaboratifve, proactifve et capable de travailler au sein d'equipes multidisciplinaires. Excellente communication ecrite et orale en francais ou en anglais (bilinguisme est un atout).

Type d'Emploi



Temps plein, permanent

Lieu :

Montreal, QC (mode hybride)

Echelle Salariale



55 000 $ - 90 000 $ par an (selon experience)

Avantages



Evenements d'entreprise Assurance dentaire Repas gratuits ou a prix reduit Assurance maladie complementaire Horaire flexible Cours de langues offerts Stationnement sur place Assurance vision
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Discounted or free food Extended health care Flexible schedule Language training provided On-site parking Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

English not required French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Montreal, QC H2W 1V1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

DCS / DEC (required)
Experience:

paralegal : 3 years (required)
Location:

Montreal, QC H2W 1V1 (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montreal, QC H2W 1V1

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  • Job Id
    JD2560972
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  • Total Positions
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    Full Time
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Montréal, QC, CA, Canada
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