Our client, a well-established Quebec company, is seeking a lawyer or notary with at least 5 years of experience in business law to join its legal team
Reporting to the Vice-President - Legal and Regulatory Affairs and Corporate Secretary, you will play a key advisory role for the company's various departments and business partners. You will be involved in a wide range of matters, including commercial contracts, transactions, financing and real estate.
Your Role
You will advise the company's various teams and contribute to a broad range of legal matters. Your responsibilities will include:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various commercial contracts and agreements, including financing, supply and intellectual property agreements
- Advising and supporting the business development team in connection with acquisition transactions
- Participating in transactions involving the sale and leasing of real estate
- Drafting and reviewing offers to lease, leases, renewals, amendments, relocations and assignments
- Managing leases and conducting title searches in the land registry
- Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements applicable to the company's activities
- Preparing and providing legal opinions
- Collaborating with various departments on their projects and legal matters
Your Profile
- Bachelor's degree in law
- Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec or the Chambre des notaires du Québec
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in business law and contract drafting
- Strong drafting skills and excellent command of French
- Good command of English, both written and spoken
- Knowledge of the Pharmacy Act considered a significant asset
- Strong autonomy, attention to detail and sound judgment
- Ability to manage multiple files and priorities simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong client-service approach
- Ability to develop practical solutions tailored to business needs
What We Offer
- Flexible work schedule and summer hours
- Group insurance and health spending account
- Retirement plan
- Employee share purchase program
- Paid vacation starting in the first year
- 7 paid sick or personal daysEmployee and family assistance program
- Telemedicine services for employees and their families
- Free parking