Legal Counsel, Transactions

Alto; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Wellness accounts

Flex-Alto account

RRSP/TFSA

Vacation based on experience

Incentive compensation

Hybrid work mode

Job summary

Alto is seeking a Legal Counsel, Transactions to support the Legal Affairs department on a high‑speed rail project connecting Quebec City and Toronto. You will advise on procurement, commercial agreements, and regulatory matters while collaborating with internal teams and government authorities.

The role reports to the Vice President, Legal affairs, and requires strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills in a bilingual (French/English) environment. Hybrid work options offered.

Qualifications

• Law degree and member in good standing of the Quebec or Ontario Bar.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination thereof.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and procurement documents.
• Experience advising on procurement matters, including trade agreement compliance, is an asset.
• Experience supporting major infrastructure, transportation or other complex projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice in connection with the High-Speed Rail project, including the PDA, amendments, procurement and change management activities and other agreements with the Private Development Partner.
• Provide legal advice with respect to procurement and commercial activities, including drafting, review and negotiation of contracts for goods/services, technology, software and licensing, RFQs, RFPs, policies and related materials.
• Support execution phase readiness and other project delivery activities, including construction-related matters and development of presentations for management and governmental authorities.
• Oversee legal aspects of assigned files and support business units on legal, commercial, procurement, regulatory and governance matters; deliver training as required and propose practical solutions to mitigate risks.
• Conduct research on specific legal, regulatory and commercial issues.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Regulatory/commercial advice

Bilingual French/English

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree

Bar admission (Quebec or Ontario)

Job description

At Alto, we are actively contributing to the transformation of Canada's future with our high-speed train project connecting Quebec City and Toronto. With the support of the Government of Canada, this innovative project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities and stimulate economic growth.

Would you like to take on a stimulating, high-impact challenge? We are looking for a Legal Counsel, Transactions.

The role

As a Legal Counsel, you will support the Legal Affairs department in achieving its corporate mission. You will report to the Vice President, Legal affairs and support the members of the Legal Affairs, Transactions group.

The Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice in connection with the High-Speed Rail project, including the implementation and administration of the Pre-Development Agreement (PDA), amendments, procurement and change management activities and other agreements with the Private Development Partner.
• Provide legal advice with respect to the Company's procurement and commercial activities, including procurement strategies, trade agreement compliance, and the drafting, review and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements and procurement documents, including contracts for the purchase of goods and services, technology, software and licensing agreements, RFQs, RFPs, policies and related materials.
• Support execution phase readiness and other project delivery activities, including construction-related matters and the development of presentations, briefing notes and decision-support materials for management, executive leadership and governmental authorities.
• Oversee the legal aspects of assigned files, and support business units across the organization on legal, commercial, procurement, regulatory and governance matters, deliver training as required, and propose practical solutions to mitigate legal risks.
• Conduct research on specific legal, regulatory and commercial issues.
  
  

The Requirements

• Law degree and member in good standing of the Quebec or Ontario Bar.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination thereof.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and procurement documents.
• Experience advising on procurement matters, including trade agreement compliance, is an asset.
• Experience supporting major infrastructure, transportation or other complex projects is an asset.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work in a team-oriented environment and interact effectively with others.
• Dynamic, resourceful and results-oriented.
• Perseverant, flexible and efficient.
• Bilingualism in French and English, both spoken and written, is an important asset in this role.
  
  

Why join our innovative team?

• Basic paid group insurance for you and your family: medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
• Access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle.
• Flex-Alto account of $500 to encourage a healthier approach and a more sustainable mode of transportation.
• A retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA).
• Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring.
• An incentive compensation program.
• Flexible hybrid work mode.
• A work environment that encourages initiative, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.
• A unique opportunity to shape the future of transportation in Canada.
  
  

We work to create high-performance, diversified teams

At Alto, we believe in the power of diverse teams. We aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone can develop and flourish. Alto offers equal employment opportunities to all and invites qualified individuals, regardless of their identity, origin or situation, to apply.

Please let us know if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. We will do our utmost to provide you with a fair and pleasant experience, while keeping any adjustments confidential.

Please note that we will communicate only with those candidates whose applications are selected for further consideration.

To find out more about the entire project, visit Alto - Home.