Legal Advisor

Soucy; Drummondville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international company in Drummondville is seeking a Legal Advisor to manage various legal activities, including drafting and negotiating contracts, compliance with laws, and collaborating with external advisors. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, membership in the Quebec Bar, and 4-7 years of business law experience. Bilingual in French and English is essential. This role offers a flexible work program, competitive insurance, and a $2,000 referral bonus.

Benefits

Flexible hours and teleworking options

Group insurance

RRSP with employer contributions

Employee and family assistance program

$2,000 referral bonus

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in business law.
• Ability to draft and translate contracts in English.
• Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with laws and contractual agreements.
• Collaborate with external legal advisors.

Skills

Excellent command of French

Excellent command of English

Communication skills

Professionalism and integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Membership in the Quebec Bar Association

Job description

Does working in several areas of law in a single day motivate you? As a legal advisor at Soucy, you will be at the heart of strategic decision‑making and our legal activities in a variety of sectors, including corporate law, intellectual property, and environmental law, among others. Your expertise will enable you to analyze, draft, and negotiate important commercial agreements while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Are you attracted to working in an international company with a family‑oriented culture in a regional setting? If collaborating with colleagues from the United States, Brazil, and China inspires you, this position is for you!

In This Position, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Analyze, draft, and negotiate contractual agreements related to our commercial activities (e.g., supplier contracts, licenses) as well as any relevant legal documentation for the management of the company’s affairs (e.g., confidentiality agreements, legal opinions, etc.)
• Analyze and interpret laws, regulations, decrees, and any legal documents to ensure the protection of the interests and liability of the group companies
• Collaborate with our external legal advisors
• Work closely with managers from different departments to advise them on various legal aspects
• Ensure compliance with contractual agreements, company policies, and applicable laws and regulations
• Identify legal issues, analyze possible solutions, and offer recommendations to achieve business objectives
• Participate in the creation, drafting, and implementation of procedures, policies, and standardized contracts

Are you interested in developing a rewarding career in an international company in the region? Send us your application!

With the following skills and qualities, you will be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in law and membership in the Quebec Bar Association
• Four to seven years of experience in business law
• Excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written, for drafting and translating contracts in English and communicating with clients and their lawyers in English
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and integrity
• Communication skills and ability to explain complex information in an easy‑to‑understand manner

Benefits designed to take you far!

• A flexible program tailored to your needs (flexible hours, compressed schedule, teleworking, and more)
• Group insurance with plans that adapt to your reality
• An RRSP with employer contributions for solid finances
• An employee and family assistance program (EFAP) and access to telemedicine services for a helping hand when you need it
• A $2,000 referral bonus for choosing colleagues who are as dedicated to their work as you are!

And even more!

• A life outside of work thanks to leave for illness, personal needs, or family reasons