Legal Counsel - M&A and Securities Law
Legal Counsel - M&A and Securities Law
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Position Description:
CGI is seeking a lawyer with strong technical skills business instincts and initiative to join its Corporate Legal team. This hands on position involves autonomous work as well as coordinated group work with other members of the Corporate Legal team on mandates involving each of CGIs strategic business units and operations in over 40 countries.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Director Legal Affairs and working from our global headquarters in downtown Montreal the successful candidate will:
Work on a variety of legal assignments including mergers & acquisitions securities financings securities corporate governance and corporate restructurings and maintenance
Negotiate and draft agreements and other documentation
Advise on the legal risk and impact of business decisions
Work closely with the finance tax M&A and other functional teams
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and continuous disclosure obligations in Canada and the United States
Participate in the coordination and supervision of the work performed by external legal counsel
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
Two to six years of experience relevant experience in corporate and business law in a large company or top law firm
Strong analytical ability attention to detail and interpersonal skills
Pragmatic judgment particularly in determining the significance of legal matters and effectively balancing legal and business imperatives
Effective organizational skills in order to prioritize and manage multiple timesensitive projects simultaneously
Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to synthesize complex legal issues to make them accessible to a variety of internal clients
Ability to interface and communicate effectively with management and colleagues in English and French
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Skills:
- Analytical Thinking
- English
- French
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Negotiation
What you can expect from us:
Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and wellbeing and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equalopportunity employer we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please let us know. We will be happy to assist.
Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Employment Type
Full-Time
