Conseil juridique principale/Senior Legal Counsel

Airgas; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support various business units. The role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, providing legal guidance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a JD, extensive experience in commercial contracts, and strong negotiation skills. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in commercial contracts.
• Experience in law firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial contracts.
• Providing support on legal matters and contract disputes.
• Conducting research on applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Problem Solver

Communication

Negotiation

Detail-oriented

Team Player

Education

JD from a U.S. accredited law school

Baccalauréat en droit

Tools

MS Office

G Suite

Job description

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How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

(French version)

Ce poste fait partie intégrante des besoins quotidiens de l'équipe juridique, ainsi que des partenaires commerciaux de l'entreprise. Ce poste offre une exposition importante à un large éventail de questions juridiques et commerciales. Le candidat fournira des conseils sur les contrats commerciaux afin d'assurer la conformité juridique, le respect des directives contractuelles et la réduction des risques. De plus, le candidat travaillera en étroite collaboration avec l'équipe interne, la direction et les associés commerciaux sur divers sujets, y compris les questions commerciales et la conformité réglementaire .

(English version)

This role plays an integral role in the day-to-day needs of the legal team, as well as the Company’s business associates. This position offers significant exposure to a broad array of legal and business matters. The candidate will provide guidance related to commercial contracts to assure legal compliance, adherence to contract guidelines and mitigation of risk. Additionally, the candidate will work closely with the in-house team, management and sales associates on diverse subject matters, including commercial issues, and regulatory compliance.

(French version)

Responsabilités principales:

• Rédiger, négocier et réviser des contrats commerciaux à l'appui de plusieurs unités commerciales, y compris des accords de vente de produits, des accords de services généraux, des accords de fourniture de produits, des accords de services professionnels et des appels d'offres
• Apporter un soutien à la direction et aux équipes de vente sur les questions juridiques générales et dans les litiges contractuels
• Élaborer et rédiger des modèles de contrats
• Effectuer des recherches sur les lois et réglementations applicables en matière commerciale
• Participer à la formation du personnel de l'entreprise aux pratiques contractuelles et aux stratégies de négociation
• Participer à d'autres questions selon les besoins, y compris la gestion des litiges, les transactions immobilières, les questions de marketing, les fusions et les acquisitions
  
  
  

(English version)

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial contracts in support of multiple business units, including product sale agreements, master service agreements, product supply agreements, professional services agreements, and RFPs
• Providing support to management and sales teams on general legal matters and in contract disputes
• Developing and drafting contract templates
• Conducting research on applicable laws and regulations regarding commercial matters
• Assisting with training of Company personnel in contract practices and negotiation strategies
• Assisting with other matters as assigned including litigation management, real estate transactions, marketing matters, and mergers and acquisitions
  
  
  

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Are you a MATCH?

(French version)

Formation et expérience requises:

• Baccalauréat en droit
• 6 à 8 ans d'expérience dans la rédaction, l'examen et la négociation de contrats commerciaux au sein d'un cabinet d'avocats ou d'un service juridique interne
• Expérience en cabinet d'avocats de préférence
• Expérience dans la rédaction et la présentation de modèles de contrats est fortement souhaitée
• Maîtrise des applications MS Office et G Suite
  
  
  

Connaissances, compétences et aptitudes:

• Capacité à travailler de manière indépendante et à gérer plusieurs priorités dans le respect des délais
• Autonome et capable de travailler sans supervision directe importante
• Fort esprit d'équipe
• Excellente capacité à résoudre les problèmes et à conseiller les entreprises
• Soucieux du détail et capable de travailler efficacement dans un environnement en constante évolution
• Excellentes aptitudes à la communication orale et écrite
• Capacité à interagir et à communiquer avec un grand nombre de groupes internes divers, à tous les niveaux de l'organisation, avec des collègues juristes d'entreprise, des juristes externes, des clients et des fournisseurs
• Fortes compétences interpersonnelles et en matière de négociation
• Excellentes compétences en matière d'organisation et de gestion du temps
• Capacité à voyager occasionnellement
  
  
  

(English version)

Required Education and Experience:

• JD from a well-regarded, U.S. accredited law school
• 6-8 years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts with a law firm or in-house legal department
• Law Firm experience preferred
• Experience drafting and presenting contract templates is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and G Suite
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities within deadlines
• Self-starter with ability to perform without significant direct supervision
• Strong team player
• Excellent Problem Solver and business advisor
• Detail-oriented individual with ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interface and communicate with a large number of diverse internal groups, at all levels of the organization, fellow in-house counsel, external counsel, customers and vendors
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to travel occasionally
  
  
  

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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