Lawyer

We are looking for a bilingual (French/English) Corporate Lawyer with 1-3 years of experience to join our dynamic legal team. This role will require you to manage and oversee a wide variety of legal matters including contract review transactional law real estate environmental law as well as employment compliance and litigation-related issues. The position reports to the Vice-President Legal Affairs. 

What youre responsible for:

Contract Review and Negotiation:

• Draft review and negotiate a wide range of contracts including supplier agreements sales contracts leases joint-ventures and other business-related agreements.
• Ensure compliance with local national and international laws regulations and best practice

Transactional Law:

• Lead and support corporate transactions including mergers acquisitions and divestitures and real estate transactions.
• Provide strategic legal advice during corporate restructuring financing and business development efforts.

Environmental Law:

• Advise on environmental laws and regulations affecting scrap metal recycling operations.
• Oversee together with the Environmental Department compliance with environmental permits waste disposal regulations and other environmental compliance matters.

Litigation (Optional but Considered an Asset):

• Manage supervise and resolve any litigation or disputes involving the company including matters related to business operations and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with external counsel when necessary.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with corporate governance trade regulations and corporate policies.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to protect the company from potential legal liabilities.

Global Legal Support:

• Provide legal counsel to the companys global operations addressing legal issues in various jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g. operations finance HR) to ensure legal compliance in the companys global dealings.

Qualifications :

To join our team:

• Bachelor of Law and member of the Quebec Bar.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in corporate law with a focus on contract review transactional law and environmental law.
• Strong knowledge of Quebec and Canadian corporate law as well as familiarity with international legal frameworks and regulations.
• Fully bilingual in French and English (spoken and written) is required.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and legal matters efficiently and with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast passed environment.
• A proactive solution-oriented and practical approach to legal problem-solving is a must.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Information :

What we offer!

• Competitive salary other benefits;
• Group insurance and RRSP program;
• Company-wide events throughout the year (barbecue Christmas party etc.);
• Free on-site gym;
• Two on-site cafeterias (subsidized meal program available);
• Dynamic and rewarding work environment work on high-impact and meaningful projects while having fun!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time