Director, Legal Affairs

ZSA Legal Recruitment; Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A local company is seeking a Director of Legal Affairs to lead a team and oversee legal matters related to its Packaging Group. The role involves providing legal guidance, negotiating contracts, and contributing to strategic planning. Candidates must have substantial experience and be bilingual.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in business law.
• Member of the Bar in a Canadian province.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of four legal counsel and serve on the management committee.
• Negotiate and advise on major commercial agreements and real estate transactions.
• Oversee litigation management in collaboration with external counsel.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Inspiring leadership

Bilingual

Job description

Director, Legal Affairs

10 years + | Montreal South Shore (hybrid)

• Are you looking for an influential role?
• Do you want to bee a true business partner and lead a team?

Join a locally based company driven by entrepreneurial values—innovation and a strong commitment to sustainable development!

Our client, Cascades (TSX: CAS), provides sustainable, innovative, and value-driven solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recovery. Founded in 1964, the company employs nearly 10,000 people across a network of approximately 70 operating units throughout North America.

Cascades is looking for a Director of Legal Affairs to join its team of about fifteen legal professionals.

Reporting to the Corporate Vice-President, Legal Affairs, you will be responsible for legal matters related to the “Packaging Group” business unit. Leading a team of four legal counsel, you will serve on the Packaging Group’s management committee and provide day-to-day legal guidance to business leaders, supporting them in identify and mitigating legal risks. In your role as a business partner, you will be involved in negotiating and advising on major commercial agreements, real estate transactions, and asset purchase and sale deals. You will contribute to the development and implementation of the sector’s vision and strategic plan, participate in the creation and enforcement of internal policies, and, when needed, oversee litigation management in collaboration with external counsel.

Are you a business law professional known for your strategic mindset, inspiring leadership, and ability to thrive in ever-evolving environments? Contact us today. To qualify, you must be bilingual, have at least 10 years of relevant experience, and be a member of the Bar in a Canadian province. Ref.: #33746

This is an exclusive search with ZSA. All CVs sent and contacts made directly to Cascades will be redirected to ZSA for review.