Conseiller.ère juridique - Legal Counsel - MTL/QC/remote

BJRC Recruiting; Montreal; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national firm in Canada's renewable energy sector seeks a Legal Counsel to handle commercial contracts for large-scale wind and solar projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in contract law, strong negotiation skills, and be fully bilingual in English and French. This role involves advising stakeholders on legal risks and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in contract law, ideally in construction or energy sectors.
• Experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts for wind and solar projects.
• Advise on contract law, legal risk, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify legal risks.

Skills

Contract Law

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Member of the Quebec Bar

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Our Client

Is a national leader in Canada’s renewable energy sector, delivering high-impact infrastructure projects in wind and solar energy.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts related to large-scale wind and solar energy projects
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract law, legal risk, and regulatory compliance
• Support cross-border agreements and international negotiations
• Collaborate with project teams, including engineering, finance, and operations, to identify legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Contribute to other legal areas such as HR, corporate governance, and compliance
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and industry standards relevant to infrastructure and energy development

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in contract law, ideally with exposure to construction, commercial, or energy sectors
• Experience in a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills in complex commercial agreements
• Fully bilingual in English and French (spoken and written)
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across diverse teams
• Member of the Quebec Bar and/or another Canadian province (admission to a U.S. bar is an asset)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting and Legal Services

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