Legal counsel 1

Volvo Buses; Lévis; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Buses is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its operations in North America. This role involves providing legal advice on corporate and commercial matters, negotiating contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, extensive experience in commercial law, and strong communication skills. Join a forward-thinking team committed to sustainable transport solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Minimum 5 weeks’ vacation

Full group insurance, 100% company-paid

Pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%

Telemedicine program

Unique working environment

Annual performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years' relevant experience in commercial law.
• Knowledge of Common Law is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently on multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and opinions related to North American operations.
• Participate in the review and negotiation of commercial contracts.
• Monitor litigation files and provide support to bidding teams.

Skills

Corporate Law

Contract Review

Litigation Management

Regulatory Compliance

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Prevost, a division of Volvo Group Canada Inc. is currently seeking a Legal Counsel for its Ste-Claire site. Are you looking for a new challenge with a social, economic and environmental impact? Would you like to boost your career and make a difference? Take an active part in the decarbonization of transport and Prevost's success by joining our team.

What You'll Do

In this challenging role, you will be called upon to provide a variety of legal advice to support Prevost's day-to-day business and operations in North America, primarily in the areas of corporate and commercial law, contract review, regulatory compliance and litigation.

Your Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and opinions in various matters related to Prevost's North American operations with respect to applicable legislation and regulations, as well as internal Volvo Group policies.

Participate in the review and negotiation of various types of commercial contracts, including product sales contracts, supply contracts and information technology contracts.

Advise the company on legal risks, proposing different business options.

Monitor litigation files entrusted to external lawyers.

Provide legal support to bidding teams to ensure that tenders run smoothly.

Advise the company on regulatory compliance issues.

Prepare, offer and organize in-house training courses.

Prepare various reports and presentations requested by the Volvo Group and Prevost's Executive Committee.

Perform all other related tasks of a legal nature linked to the company's activities.

What's in it for you?

Permanent position

Competitive salary

Minimum 5 weeks’ vacation

Full group insurance, 100% company-paid

Pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%

Telemedicine program

Hybrid work mode

Unique/out-of-the-ordinary working environment

Annual performance bonuses

Innovative, forward-looking team

Who are you?

Bachelor's degree in law and member of a professional association

Knowledge of Common Law (an asset)

Minimum of eight (8) years' relevant experience in commercial law

Expertise in contractual matters and review supplier contracts

Litigation management skills, particularly in product liability (an asset)

Ability to work independently and efficiently on multiple assignments in a dynamic environment

Demonstrate a strong spirit of collaboration

Effective communicator with excellent writing skills.

Ready for the next step?

Send your CV to [e-mail].

To find out about the many career opportunities we offer, visit prevostjob.com.

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Who We Are And What We Believe In

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Prevost is one of North America's largest manufacturers of premium intercity touring coaches and the world leader in the production of premium motorhome and specialty conversion coaches. Prevost is fully committed to customer success through sound innovation, winning partnerships, and a passionate team. The Prevost tradition is the sum of values passed down from one generation to another since our first plant was built in Sainte-Claire, Quebec in 1924.

Prevost is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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