In-House Legal Counsel

Joseph Ribkoff; Dorval; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Ribkoff is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel based in Montreal with 2–5 years of post-call experience to support corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, strengthening governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing legal risk across the organization.

The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment and gain broad in-house experience under the direction of

Qualifications

• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and contract law.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with the VP of Legal on a wide variety of corporate, commercial, and operational legal matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts and legal agreements, including vendor agreements, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, agency agreements and other commercial arrangements.
• Provide legal support and guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual, corporate, compliance, and business matters.
• Coordinate and oversee corporate governance activities for the Company and its subsidiaries, including the preparation of annual resolutions, corporate records, and other required corporate documentation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal summaries, opinions, and recommendations on various areas of law affecting the business.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks across the organization.
• Coordinate and oversee KYC requirements.
• Monitor contract obligations, renewals, and key legal deadlines.
• Support compliance initiatives and help ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Assist with the management of external legal counsel and legal service providers when required.
• Develop and maintain efficient legal documentation, contract management, and record-keeping systems.
• Support special projects and strategic business initiatives from a legal perspective.
• Some administrative support tasks to be expected.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Legal research

English French bilingual

Education

LL.B. or J.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

ERP familiarity

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Joseph Ribkoff designs classic and contemporary garments for fashion-forward women with a youthful state of mind. Each one of our carefully tailored pieces offers the effortless fashion, fit, and quality that we’ve been synonymous with.

Over the years, the brand has blossomed into a touchstone for timeless, youthful style. Driven by a passion that has never ceased to propel our company’s vision, Joseph Ribkoff has been an ally to women, dressing them with flair and perfect fit for over 65 years. From our quality and distinctly designed products to our unwavering commitment to retail partners, Joseph Ribkoff’s values resonate in everything we do and create.

Today, his legacy lives on through the work of a devoted, talented team operating from the four corners of the world. Sold in over 60 international markets, Joseph Ribkoff is a global emblem of quality and elegance.

Montreal Corporate Head Office, where most of their employees are based, offers career opportunities in Design, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT and HR as well as in the Production and Warehousing facilities.

Objective

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Legal Affairs, the In-House Legal Counsel will support the legal function by providing practical legal advice and assistance across a broad range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. The successful candidate will contribute to the company’s legal operations by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, supporting corporate governance initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and helping manage legal risks across the organization.

The In-House Legal Counsel will be a proactive and resourceful legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively balance multiple priorities while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, judgment, and confidentiality. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated lawyer to gain broad in-house legal experience within a dynamic and growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Work closely and support the Vice-President of Legal Affairs on a wide variety of corporate, commercial, and operational legal matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts and legal agreements, including vendor agreements, service agreements, non-disclosure agreement, agency agreement and other commercial arrangements.
• Provide legal support and guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual, corporate, compliance, and business matters.
• Coordinate and oversee corporate governance activities for the Company. and its subsidiaries, including the preparation of annual resolutions, corporate records, and other required corporate documentation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal summaries, opinions, and recommendations on various areas of law affecting the business.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks across the organization.
• Coordinate and oversee KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements.
• Monitor contract obligations, renewals, and key legal deadlines.
• Support compliance initiatives and help ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Assist with the management of external legal counsel and legal service providers when required.
• Develop and maintain efficient legal documentation, contract management, and record-keeping systems.
• Support special projects and strategic business initiatives from a legal perspective.
• Some administrative support tasks to be expected.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.).
• Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec or eligible for membership.
• 2-5 years of post-call legal experience, preferably in corporate, commercial, or in-house legal environments.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, contract law, and commercial legal principles.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide practical and business-oriented legal advice.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple files and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound legal judgment and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with contract management systems and ERPs is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French, to support out-of-province activities with customers, partners, and subsidiaries.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Joseph Ribkoff is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.