Director, Legal Affairs

Davie; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Davie, Canada’s largest shipyard, is searching for a Director of Legal Affairs. This critical role involves overseeing legal functions in the shipbuilding industry, ensuring compliance, managing contracts, and leading a legal team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in government contracts and a Juris Doctor degree, providing vital support across various departments while upholding regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of experience in commercial law.
• Membership in a Canadian bar association required.
• Proven experience negotiating contracts with the Government of Canada.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal activities in shipbuilding and repair, ensuring compliance and contract negotiation.
• Lead and supervise a team of lawyers, managing legal disputes and risks.
• Train teams on legal best practices and regulations.

Skills

Business law

Contract law

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL. B.)

Tools

Legal management software

Job description

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Job Description

As Director, Legal Affairs, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the company’s day-to-day legal activities in the shipbuilding and ship repair industry, including contracting with the Government of Canada. You will ensure compliance with legal obligations, negotiate contracts, manage legal disputes and risks, and provide legal support to various departments within the company. Additionally, you will lead and supervise a team of lawyers. More specifically, you will :

• Advise and support a diverse network of stakeholders (senior management, project management, contract management, supply chain, HR, etc.) on a wide range of legal matters.
• Actively lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a complex portfolio of contracts and subcontracts, including those with the Government of Canada, commercial partners, and sophisticated subcontractors.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to streamline the provision of legal services across the organization.
• Oversee litigation cases and manage relationships with external counsel, particularly in matters related to government contracts, regulatory compliance, and disputes.
• Develop and implement best practices to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements specific to government contracting, including federal regulations and standards.
• Monitor legal developments, regulatory changes, and government contracting procedures that impact the organization.
• Train teams on legal best practices, regulatory compliance, and specific legal issues related to government contracting and the maritime sector.
• Manage legal risks and recommend corrective or preventive actions as needed.
• Lead and supervise a team of lawyers, ensuring effective task allocation and high-quality work output.

Job Description

As Director, Legal Affairs, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the company’s day-to-day legal activities in the shipbuilding and ship repair industry, including contracting with the Government of Canada. You will ensure compliance with legal obligations, negotiate contracts, manage legal disputes and risks, and provide legal support to various departments within the company. Additionally, you will lead and supervise a team of lawyers. More specifically, you will :

• Advise and support a diverse network of stakeholders (senior management, project management, contract management, supply chain, HR, etc.) on a wide range of legal matters.
• Actively lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a complex portfolio of contracts and subcontracts, including those with the Government of Canada, commercial partners, and sophisticated subcontractors.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to streamline the provision of legal services across the organization.
• Oversee litigation cases and manage relationships with external counsel, particularly in matters related to government contracts, regulatory compliance, and disputes.
• Develop and implement best practices to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements specific to government contracting, including federal regulations and standards.
• Monitor legal developments, regulatory changes, and government contracting procedures that impact the organization.
• Train teams on legal best practices, regulatory compliance, and specific legal issues related to government contracting and the maritime sector.
• Manage legal risks and recommend corrective or preventive actions as needed.
• Lead and supervise a team of lawyers, ensuring effective task allocation and high-quality work output.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL. B.).
• Minimum of ten years of experience practising commercial law in a law firm, government agency, or corporate environment.
• Membership in a Canadian bar association.
• Strong knowledge of business law, contract law, and regulatory requirements specific to government procurement (strong asset).
• Proven experience in negotiating contracts with the Government of Canada and good understanding the intricacies of government procurement processes.
• Experience in managing litigation related to government contracts, regulatory compliance, and industry-specific disputes.
• Experience in leading or managing a legal team (preferred).
• Familiarity with federal regulations and legal frameworks applicable to federal procurement activities.
• Good knowledge of office tools and legal management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.

About Us

Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.

Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.

There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.

At Davie, we forge the monumental !

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Shipbuilding

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