General Counsel

PRA Group (Nasdaq: PRAA); Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation: 3 weeks

Personal leave: 5 days

Group health and dental

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

CLE reimbursement

Recognition programs

Work-life balance

Hybrid work

Job summary

PRA Group Canada is seeking a General Counsel to lead the corporate governance function for Canada. You will review and draft legal documents for all Canadian activities and maintain corporate records while supporting departments across the organization.

The ideal candidate is bilingual, with 3–5 years of relevant experience and a strong business sense. This full-time hybrid role requires collaboration with the parent company and affiliates, staying up to date on applicable laws, and guiding

Qualifications

• Law degree from a recognized Canadian university.
• Bilingual French and English required for cross-office communication.
• Admission to the Quebec and/or Ontario Bar in good standing.
• 3–5 years of corporate or law-firm experience.
• Strong business acumen and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate governance for PRA Group Canada.
• Review and draft legal documents for Canadian activities.
• Maintain corporate records and provide support to corporate counsel.
• Assist parent company and other PRA Group entities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide timely legal guidance to departments.

Skills

Bilingual: French & English

Excellent communication

Legal drafting & due diligence

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Education

Law degree (Canadian)

Bar admission: Quebec or Ontario

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Job description

Compensation

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 annually

What you will do

Reporting to the Vice President, the General Counsel will lead the corporate governance function for the Canadian operations. You will review and draft legal documents and agreements associated with all Canadian activities. You will be responsible for the corporate maintenance of the corporation and provide corporate legal support to all departments of the corporation. The ideal candidate must be bilingual lawyer having relevant experience, strong academic credentials, good business acumen, outstanding communication and teamwork skills and the ability to manage multiple projects/tasks, sometimes within tight schedules.

Your duties will include

• Corporate governance and compliance work; corporate maintenance of PRA Group Canada Inc. and some related entities
• Due diligence work, when required
• Support to corporate counsel of the parent company and other departments within the PRA Group family
• Review/draft agreements, amendments, descriptions/summaries and other documents related to the operations of the corporation
• Maintenance of and updates to agreements repositories
• Work in collaboration with procurement and legal counsel of the parent company within the contract management system
• Legal guidance and practical recommendations to all departments on various issues
• Staying up to date on relevant laws and regulations
• Additional duties as specified by the Vice President

Minimum qualifications include

• Law degree from a recognized Canadian University
• Called to and in good standing with the Quebec Bar Association and/or the Ontario Bar Association
• 3-5 years of experience (preferably in a law firm environment)
• Knowledge of all legislation and framework relevant to the operations of the corporation
• Knowledge of privacy laws and technology laws, standards, and issues will be an asset
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and newest technologies
• Bilingual: French and English (English is required for the position to ensure smooth communication with departments of the main office, the parent company, and affiliates)

What sets us apart

PRA Group Canada values its employees and offers innovative programs that promote teamwork, positive morale, and employee recognition. In today’s ever-changing work environment, we pride ourselves on our commitment to work/life balance. At PRA, we know company success is derived from the efforts of all our talented and hardworking employees. We are committed to delivering a total rewards program, including:

• Annual bonus program
• Three weeks of vacation
• Five paid days of personal and family obligations leave
• Group health and dental program at minimal cost to employees
• Pension plan
• Employee assistance program
• CLE reimbursement
• Recognition programs
• Positive work/life balance
• Hybrid work

Employment conditions

This is a full-time hybrid position requiring the successful candidate to work Monday through Friday with a set schedule of business hours (40 hours per week).

Additional Information

Location: Canada (Hybrid) – the position is hybrid. The employee will be required to work remotely and may be required to travel occasionally.

Language requirements

Bilingual: French and English. English is required for the position to ensure smooth communication with departments of the main office, the parent company, and affiliates.