Director, Legal & Corporate Affairs (Public Company)

ZSA Legal Recruitment; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Montreal is seeking a Director of Legal Affairs to provide legal guidance on strategic business decisions and oversee various legal matters. The ideal candidate is experienced in corporate law and bilingual, with strong risk assessment and negotiation skills. This role involves managing disclosure requirements and litigation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Competitive candidate will also have knowledge of securities. This position offers a dynamic work environment in a pioneering company.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in corporate law.
• Member of a provincial bar in Canada.
• Experience or knowledge of securities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior management on legal matters.
• Negotiate and review commercial contracts.
• Manage continuous disclosure requirements.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings.
• Oversee activities related to shareholders' meetings.
• Manage litigation with external counsel.

Skills

Corporate law experience

Bilingual (English and French)

Risk assessment

Negotiation skills

Securities knowledge

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Montreal is seeking a Director of Legal Affairs to provide legal guidance on strategic business decisions and oversee various legal matters. The ideal candidate is experienced in corporate law and bilingual, with strong risk assessment and negotiation skills. This role involves managing disclosure requirements and litigation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Competitive candidate will also have knowledge of securities. This position offers a dynamic work environment in a pioneering company.