Legal Counsel

International Telecom Network; Pointe-Claire; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive compensation

Job summary

IT International Telecom Inc. in Pointe-Claire, Québec seeks a Legal Counsel to support contract drafting, review, and negotiation for various projects in marine network services. This role requires strong English and French communication and the ability to interpret complex contractual documents.

The successful candidate will draft contracts, assess risks, and ensure compliance with scope of work, while leveraging Office 365 including SharePoint/OneDrive for collaboration.

Qualifications

• Law Degree from a recognized institution.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in a Canadian or American jurisdiction.
• 2–3 years in contract drafting and/or negotiating.
• Ability to draft, read, comprehend and interpret contracts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and negotiate contracts.
• Draft contracts and related documents.
• Interpret contracts and ensure compliance with terms and scope of work.
• Identify contractual risks and formulate recommendations.
• Prepare letters/memoranda on commercial/contractual matters.
• Analyze rationale for contract changes/claims and mitigate risks.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Contract interpretation

Analytical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Law Degree

Licensed to practice law (Canada or US)

Tools

Office 365

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

Legal Counsel

IT International Telecom Inc. is an ISO-certified marine network installer offering desktop study, marine route survey, engineering design, installation and maintenance services for submarine cable systems worldwide. IT was formed in 1995 and for over 20 years has been recognized as one of the worlds’ finest marine system providers.

IT is currently looking for a Legal Counsel to join its team to support the TBD. The position is located in Pointe-Claire, Québec and provides an excellent working environment, opportunity for growth and learning, a complete benefits package as well as an attractive compensation package.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Evaluation and negotiation of various contracts.
• Assist in identifying and tendering required subcontractors and suppliers for projects.
• Draft contracts and related documents.
• Interpret contracts and ensure compliance with contract terms and the requirements of the scope of work.
• Identify and analyze contractual risks and formulate comprehensive recommendations.
• Prepare and issue letters/memoranda regarding commercial/contractual matters.
• Analyze rationale for contract changes/claims and implementing claims avoidance and mitigation practices/strategies.

Required Competencies:

• Law Degree from a recognized academic institution.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in a Canadian or American jurisdiction.
• Recent work history must include a minimum 2-3 years in contract drafting and/or negotiating.
• Ability to draft, read, comprehend and interpret contracts and/or contractual documents.
• Excellent English (essential) & French communication skills required, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational, time-management, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Office 365 experience required including Sharepoint and OneDrive.
• Experience in the construction or marine industry is considered an asset.

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.