Canada General Counsel - Commercial & Risk Lead

ZSA Legal Recruitment; Laval; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in Laval, Quebec is seeking its first General Counsel to oversee all legal matters. The candidate should have at least 7 years of experience in commercial law and ideally some experience in construction. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, managing compliance, and providing legal training. The role demands strong team collaboration and bilingual proficiency. Regular hours with occasional travel are required.

Benefits

Stable working hours

Bilingual work environment

Occasional travel opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in commercial law.
• Experience in the construction sector is ideal.
• Strong practical business sense and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial and operational matters.
• Negotiate and draft commercial contracts.
• Conduct legal analyses of business opportunities.
• Oversee insurance portfolio and ensure compliance.
• Train company departments on legal procedures.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Risk management

Bilingual (French and English)

Relationship-building skills

Education

Member of the Quebec Bar

Job description

A growing engineering firm in Laval, Quebec is seeking its first General Counsel to oversee all legal matters. The candidate should have at least 7 years of experience in commercial law and ideally some experience in construction. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, managing compliance, and providing legal training. The role demands strong team collaboration and bilingual proficiency. Regular hours with occasional travel are required.