Legal Counsel – Corporate and Commercial – Legal Affairs

ZSA Legal Recruitment; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in sustainable solutions is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its legal team in Longueuil. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in business law, be a member of the Quebec Bar or another Canadian provincial bar, and be fluent in both English and French. This role involves supporting global operations by providing legal advice, managing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Join a dynamic team dedicated to sustainability in its practices.

Qualifications

• Provide legal advice to various business units on commercial and corporate law issues.
• Draft and review commercial contracts and handle regulatory compliance.
• Support the corporate secretariat and maintain corporate records.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Chief Legal Officer on strategic decisions.
• Manage legal risks associated with the company's operations.
• Engage in a diverse legal practice within a fast-growing company.

Skills

Fluent in both English and French

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Education

Member of the Quebec Bar or another Canadian provincial bar

At least 4 years of relevant experience in business law

Job description

4-8 years | Longueuil

• Are you passionate about the environment and sustainable development?
• Would you like to help build the legal function of a multinational company?

Our client, Solmax, is a global leader in sustainable construction solutions for civil and environmental infrastructure. Founded in 1981, it has grown to become the largest company in the global geosynthetics industry, with operations in more than 26 countries and over 2,200 employees.

In a context of sustained growth, Solmax is looking to welcome a Legal Counsel to help expand its small legal team and strengthen support for its global operations.

Working closely with the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, you will demonstrate autonomy and play a key role in providing legal advice to various business units on a broad range of issues, while actively participating in strategic decision-making processes and in the management of legal risks, including in the areas of commercial law, corporate law, and intellectual property. You will also be involved in drafting and reviewing various commercial contracts and handling regulatory compliance matters. In addition, you will provide support to the corporate secretariat and ensure the proper maintenance of corporate records for the company and its international subsidiaries.

Are you looking to grow in a dynamic environment, engage in a diverse practice, within a fast-growing company that places sustainability at the heart of its actions? Are you recognized for your initiative, energy, attention to detail, and communication skills? If you have at least four years of relevant experience in business law, are a member of the Quebec Bar or another Canadian provincial bar, and are fluent in both English and French, we would like to hear from you. Ref.: #33837

This is an exclusive search with ZSA. All CVs sent and contacts made directly to Solmax will be redirected to ZSA for review.