Legal Counsel

Agropur; Longueuil; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cooperative in the agri-food sector located in Longueuil, Quebec, is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage legal affairs, contract negotiations, and compliance matters. The ideal candidate holds a law degree, is bilingual, and has at least 5 years of experience. This role offers 50% remote work flexibility and a competitive salary between $95,900 and $119,900, alongside various employee benefits.

Benefits

Recognition of years of service for vacation

Flexible group insurance plan

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Retirement plan with contributions

Bright offices with free indoor parking

Gym access

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in commercial law.
• Member of the Quebec Bar or another Canadian province/U.S. state.
• Experience in investment (CAPEX) and construction projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts.
• Provide legal advice on applicable legislation and regulations.
• Handle litigation files with external counsel.
• Identify risks and develop legal solutions.
• Collaborate to improve processes and support internal teams.
• Perform related legal tasks.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Teamwork

File management

Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of new technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law

Job description

Overview

Job Type: Regular

Invest in yourself, JOIN AGROPUR. We’re ready—are you?

The Legal Affairs sector, specializing in commercial law at Agropur Cooperative, acts as a trusted partner to the organization’s various business units. It serves numerous decision-makers across all areas of the company. Its team members are rigorous, efficient, and possess a strong understanding of the cooperative’s business dynamics.

What this role entails

As part of their responsibilities, the Legal Counsel will notably:

• Participate in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of commercial contracts, including distribution, manufacturing, supply, service, purchase or sale, licensing agreements, real estate leases, confidentiality agreements, etc.;
• Provide legal advice and opinions on various matters related to the cooperative’s activities, including applicable legislation and regulations;
• Handle and follow up on various litigation files, either internally or in collaboration with external counsel;
• Participate in identifying risks and developing legal solutions for special projects;
• Collaborate with other members of the Legal Affairs team to organize support for internal business units and improve processes (including precedent management and automation); and
• Perform any other related legal tasks connected to the cooperative’s activities.

At Agropur, we invest in YOU

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation
• 50% remote work flexibility
• Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine services
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.)
• Retirement plan with company contributions
• Bright offices surrounded by nature, offering a variety of services (free indoor parking, gym, etc.)
• Salary scale 006: $95,900 to $119,900 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position.)

What you need to join our team

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in law;
• Be a member of the Quebec Bar and/or another Canadian province or a U.S. state;
• Have at least 5 years of relevant experience in commercial law gained in a law firm and/or a corporate legal department;
• Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written);
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Capacity to manage multiple files simultaneously;
• Experience in investment (CAPEX) and construction projects will be considered an asset;
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to work with new technologies.

We’re ready—are you? JOIN AGROPUR

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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