Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the existing legal department of a large, well established company and work as a Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel (as applicable) and report directly to their VP, Legal. This Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel will play an integral role within the team and work on a variety of corporate and commercial matters, including: commercial agreements, m & a transactions, compliance, IP and data privacy. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving, dynamic and forward thinking legal group and work on stimulating files in a collaborative milieu.

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, such as sales, service, licensing, advertising and employment contracts and ensure compliance with regulatory needs;
Advise and support re: corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions;
Manage intellectual property matters, including the trademark portfolio, and copyright matters;
Provide strategic guidance to stakeholders and business units on legal matters;
Draft and review employment, consulting, and independent contractor agreements;
Identify and implement technology-driven solutions, such as AI tools, to improve legal operations and efficiency;
Work collaboratively with legal team members and provide guidance to team members as required; and
Review and update contract templates re: evolving requirements and support improvements regarding the contract management system and privacy policy.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Member in good standing of Quebec Bar;
Additional qualifications in Common Law and/or admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction an asset;
Approximately 2–4 years (Legal Counsel) or 5-8 years (Senior Legal Counsel) of pertinent experience gained in a law firm, an In-House legal team, or a combination of both;
Experience in commercial matters, corporate transactions (ex: mergers and acquisitions) and IP.
Exceptional communication, drafting and interpersonal skills;
Motivated and can work effectively in a team dynamic;
Strong business acumen and can work effectively with various stakeholders; and
Ability to effectively handle competing priorities.

This is an amazing opportunity to join a thriving company and work cohesively as a Legal Counsel (2-4 years) or Senior Legal Counsel (5-8 years) on sophisticated matters amongst seasoned professionals and that offers an attractive compensation scheme.

We thank all applicants. Only those with the required experience will be contacted.

This is an active opening for a current role.

AI may be used for initial resume review. Other decisions are human-made.

City

Montreal

Category

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL

Practice Areas

Corporate/Commercial

Work Type

Permanent / Full Time

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