Senior Legal Counsel – Business Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Serve as a business partner to the leadership, sales, project, and operations teams.

• Offer guidance on legal and commercial issues pertaining to the company's activities.

• Provide practical, innovative, and business-focused recommendations.

• Identify, evaluate, and manage commercial, operational, and legal risks.

• Collaborate on projects involving innovation, transformation, and process optimization.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts.

• Assist in strategic negotiations with clients, suppliers, and partners across Canada and the United States.

• Enhance contract templates, negotiation processes, and CLM tools.

• Work together on strategic initiatives and growth projects.

• Engage in acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, financing, and corporate reorganizations.

• Lead or oversee due diligence activities and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage issues assigned to external law firms and oversee budgets.

• Participate in managing litigation, claims, and commercial disputes.

• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and corporate obligations.

• Contribute to the development of legal policies, procedures, training, and best-practice tools.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law.

• A degree in Business Administration is advantageous.

• Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar or another North American bar.

• 5 to 8 years of experience in business or commercial law, gained in private practice or within a corporate legal department.

• Experience in the manufacturing sector is a plus.

• Proficient in written and spoken French and English.

• Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.

• Strong interest in business issues, negotiation, operations, and strategic projects.

• Comfortable utilizing technology tools.

• Willingness to travel occasionally within Canada and the United States.

• Valid passport and driver's license.

• Equivalent experience will also be considered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• 5% RRSP contribution.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Health insurance.

• Employee assistance program and telemedicine platform.

• 100% remote work option.

• Flexible schedule promoting work-life balance.