Senior Legal Counsel

Domtar Corporation; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pulp and paper industry is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Montreal. This role involves acting as the lead legal advisor for M&A projects, requiring strong legal acumen, project management skills, and bilingual proficiency. The position offers competitive compensation, a supportive hybrid work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

At least three weeks of vacation

Full range of group insurance

Defined-contribution pension plan

Employee assistance program

Education assistance program

Qualifications

• Bilingual in French and English required.
• At least 7 years of M&A experience.
• Experience in corporate and commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor for M&A projects.
• Manage all legal aspects of M&A projects including due diligence.
• Evaluate legal implications of new M&A projects.

Skills

Project Management

Legal Acumen

Interpersonal Skills

Risk Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions

Location:

Montreal, Montreal Office (De La Gauchetière) (QMTL), CA, H3B 2N2

Department: Legal Services (CL01)

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce comprises 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths, and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The Montreal location in Quebec, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Senior Legal Counsel. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Overview: Reporting to the Vice-President, Legal Affairs – Wood Products, you will act as the lead in-house counsel on a wide range of merger and acquisition and divestiture projects. This is a high-visibility role requiring strong legal acumen, project management skills, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Serve as the primary legal advisor for M&A projects.
• Manage all legal aspects of M&A projects, including due diligence, regulatory approval, negotiation and drafting of complex agreements, and coordinating with internal cross-functional teams and external counsel to ensure timely and successful execution.
• Evaluate the legal implications of new M&A projects and partnerships.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and align with business goals.
• Assist with legal services to business units on commercial and litigation matters as needed.
• Strategic thinker with strong legal judgment and risk analysis skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build trust across disciplines.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Client-focused with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Your profile:

• Bilingual in French and English (Required for all Corporate Positions).
• Bachelor’s degree in law from an accredited law school and admitted into a provincial bar.
• At least 7 years of experience in M&A, either at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience in corporate and commercial law, including contract drafting and negotiation.
• Experience in manufacturing industry is a plus.

What we are offering:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays per year from the first day of work, depending on experience.
• Full range of group insurance from day one.
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from day one.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Education assistance program.
• Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work.
• Work environment based on respect, inclusion, and diversity.
• Office accessible by public transit.

(*) English bilingual: This qualification is required as the role involves regular verbal and/or written interaction with customers, partners, and our American subsidiaries.

Domtar is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion to empower all employees. We offer an inclusive, rewarding, and safe work environment with growth opportunities.