Legal Counsel @ Hypertec Group

Counselwell Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Montreal is seeking a Legal Counsel to join the legal team. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience and a strong background in commercial and construction law. Responsibilities include advising on contracts, providing legal advice, and managing external counsel. The role offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health benefits

Health Spending Account

Employer-matched RRSP Program

Paid Floater Days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–8 years of relevant legal experience.
• Ability to prioritize and take initiative.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial contracts including NDAs and supply contracts.
• Provide legal advice on contract risk and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct legal research and monitor regulatory developments.

Skills

Bar membership (Canadian province or US state)

Experience in Common law

Experience in construction law

Excellent organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Join a global company shaping the future with technology that drives lasting impact.

Hypertec is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our legal team in Montreal. If you are motivated, collaborative, and aligned with our values, we would love to hear from you.

We believe that how we work is just as important as what we build. Our values reflect the mindset we bring to everything we do :

• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Respect
• Communication

What You’ll Be Contributing

• Advise, prepare, draft, review, comment and / or negotiate various commercial contracts and documents related to the Company’s activities in the manufacturing, design and sales of IT equipment, including, supply and service contracts, purchase contracts, terms of sale and NDAs;
• Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on contract risk, regulatory compliance, marketing and procurement;
• With the various stakeholders, participate in developing and implementing various types of legal documents, templates and internal policies in line with the current Company’s business needs and anticipated growth;
• Assist with corporate transactions such as acquisitions, joint ventures, IP licensing and corporate restructurings;
• Conduct legal research, interpret laws, and monitor relevant regulatory developments that could affect the company;
• Mandate and manage external counsel as needed.

Construction Law

• Advise, prepare, draft, review, comment and / or negotiate contractual documents, and other relevant legal documentation, for US and international construction projects;
• Participate in the review and negotiation process of various contracts with subcontractors, including standard forms such as CCDC, AIA;
• Liaise with insurance broker(s) to ensure insurance requirements of contracts are met by the Company and its subcontractors;
• Mandate and manage external counsel as needed.

What Sets You Apart

• Bar membership (Canadian province or US state);
• Experience in Common law is an asset;
• Experience in construction law is an asset;
• Minimum of 5–8 years of relevant legal experience;
• Ability to prioritize, excellent organizational skills, ability to take initiative, find creative solutions and ability to balance legal risk with business priorities;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders;
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

What’s In it For You

• Hybrid work model, supported by competitive benefits.
• Comprehensive health benefits that ensure you and your family are covered for a wide range of medical needs.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Employer-matched RRSP Program.
• Paid Floater Days.
• Our head office will soon relocate to a new, state-of-the-art facility in LaSalle, near the Lachine Canal. Designed to set new standards in sustainability, it reflects our commitment to responsible growth and innovation.

Immerse Yourself in the Hypertec Journey

You think you are the right candidate for this role? We can’t wait to meet you! We look beyond the CV to discover real potential. Hit “Apply” and let’s discover it together!

About Hypertec

Founded in 1984, Hypertec empowers innovators to push boundaries and lead their industries through transformative technology.

Through our five divisions—High Performance Compute & AI, Data Center Construction, Health, Custom Manufacturing, and Solutions Partner—we help clients turn complex challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth. Trusted by leaders in AI, financial services, media & entertainment, healthcare, and the public sector, we serve clients in over 80 countries.

Recognized globally for innovation and sustainability, including our revolutionary immersion-born servers, we continue to deliver technology that makes a lasting difference.

Hypertec is an equal opportunity employer.

Hypertec evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status or any other legally protected characteristic.