Corporate Counsel - Belron Canada

Belron Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a legal advisor to support diverse business units. This role involves providing proactive legal advice, managing compliance, and collaborating closely with internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, be licensed in Québec, and possess strong negotiation and analytical skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation in the automotive glass sector, where your contributions will significantly impact the organization and its commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Québec with 1-3 years of experience.
• Strong background in commercial and transactional law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to business units and manage litigation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements.

Skills

Commercial Law

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Bilingualism (French/English)

Education

Law Degree

Member of Barreau du Québec

Business-related Degree

Job description

Automotive glass technology is helping transform how we experience the road. At Belron Canada, the home office of Speedy Glass, Lebeau vitres d’auto and Vanfax we take this seriously, which is why we invest tirelessly on developing our people can realize their full potential.

We welcome applications from everyone, and are firmly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, and take pride in ensuring every member of our team feels empowered.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration with the legal team members and internal clients, support the business and provide - in a timely manner – clear, practical and proactive legal advice on diverse legal issues.

• Assist and provide legal advice to the different business units.
• Conduct legal research when appropriate.
• Interpret legal documents, applicable laws and regulations relevant to the business through legal advice and risks management/evaluation.
• Assist and work with the different business units to draft, review, negotiate and interpret a wide spectrum of commercial agreements (LOI, various agreements, leases, franchise agreements, Software Licenses, SPA, APA, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with contractual agreements, company policies and risk profile as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage litigation (when necessary).
• Collaborate closely with all internal and external partners.

In collaboration with the legal team members, advise on possible ramifications of new and upcoming laws and regulations as well as provide necessary training (reminder or new training as needed).

• Remain informed of new laws, regulations and industry trends/best practices affecting the organization and assist with the development of policies and training as required.
• Anticipate, plan and conduct training sessions to the business units (i.e. competition law impact and franchising law).
• Understand and share best practices within the local & global legal teams.

In collaboration with the legal team members, ensure compliance and file maintenance and management in accordance with best practices and legal requirements.

• Strictly follow Code of Ethics.
• Keep well informed of all activities related to Belron Canada Inc. and its affiliates to ensure proper maintenance of minute books.

Take part in the business, collaborate with the legal team members and other business partners and seek to actively build relationships.

• Take the time to get to know the team and different business units/leaders.
• Participate in the induction process.
• Show interest on matters led by the Global Legal Group and share best practices.
• Participate in one-on-one meetings with key internal and external partners.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Law degree and licensed to practice law in the province of Québec.
• Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec.
• Common Law is a strong asset as well as a business-related degree.

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in commercial/transactional work.
• Experience in franchising and competition law, an asset.
• Previous in-house experience within a large organization, an asset.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in corporate/commercial legal matters including drafting and negotiation, and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent commercial sense/business acumen and analytical skills.
• Ability to influence and deliver results from legal initiatives and activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative business relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Flexible, creative and innovative with strong intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• High integrity and standards, passionate and high energy.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong collaborative and influencing skills.
• Must thrive working in a fast-paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, resourceful and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ability to analyze a variety of issues and develop practical recommendations while influencing others.

Linguistic requirements:

• Bilingualism, oral and written (French/English).

We believe that genuine care can make a real difference in the customer experience, and it begins with making a difference in the careers of our team members.

Belron Canada is an integral part of the Belron International family, a global leader in auto glass repair and replacement, and forward-facing digital camera calibration. Belron Canada alone operates 325+ service centres, 2 distribution centres and 26 warehouses across 10 provinces, and is home to over 1,200 employees.

Our pursuit of excellence commits us to providing sustainable world-class care for our communities and the climate.

If you value your career as we value our employees and our customers, there’s no better time to join Belron Canada and #BringOutYourBest with us!