Senior Legal Counsel

Davie; Montreal; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipyard in Canada seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to deliver pragmatic legal services and support strategic objectives. The role involves advising stakeholders, negotiating complex agreements, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor and five years of commercial law experience, with proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience practicing commercial law.
• Membership in a provincial bar association required.
• Proficiency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and negotiate commercial agreements across functional areas.
• Monitor risks and propose action plans or solutions.
• Provide timely practical legal advice on business initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Risk assessment

Education

Juris Doctor/Bachelor of Law

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Job Description

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be a key player in achieving the company’s strategic objectives by delivering prompt and pragmatic legal services, including advising the company of its legal obligations, identifying legal risks and proposing mitigations, as well as negotiating complex terms and conditions to ensure the protection of company interests. This means using a results-oriented approach in advising senior stakeholders and acting as a valued facilitator to a growing and dynamic business. More specifically, you will:

• Prepare and negotiate commercial agreements across functional areas; utilizing outstanding analytical, drafting and negotiation skills;
• Demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and apply technical skills to a wide range of business initiatives;
• Monitor risks, escalate issues and propose action plans or solutions;
• Provide legal risk assessments and assist in the preparation of bids and proposals packages;
• Develop, draft and update legal templates, standard operating procedures and recommend process improvements for the legal department;
• Direct and support the Contract Management and Supply Chain teams to ensure the appropriate flow-down of terms and conditions to subcontractors;
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external counsel, as appropriate, to support business opportunities while ensuring compliance with legislation, industry guidelines and internal policies;
• Provide timely practical legal advice on a wide range of proposed business initiatives, in the areas of government contracting, procurement, construction, regulatory affairs, sales and marketing, and competition;
• Respond to requests for access to information and various governmental filings and requirements as they arise; and
• Conduct legal and compliance training sessions for colleagues across the various internal departments.
  
  

Job Description

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be a key player in achieving the company’s strategic objectives by delivering prompt and pragmatic legal services, including advising the company of its legal obligations, identifying legal risks and proposing mitigations, as well as negotiating complex terms and conditions to ensure the protection of company interests. This means using a results-oriented approach in advising senior stakeholders and acting as a valued facilitator to a growing and dynamic business. More specifically, you will:

• Prepare and negotiate commercial agreements across functional areas; utilizing outstanding analytical, drafting and negotiation skills;
• Demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and apply technical skills to a wide range of business initiatives;
• Monitor risks, escalate issues and propose action plans or solutions;
• Provide legal risk assessments and assist in the preparation of bids and proposals packages;
• Develop, draft and update legal templates, standard operating procedures and recommend process improvements for the legal department;
• Direct and support the Contract Management and Supply Chain teams to ensure the appropriate flow-down of terms and conditions to subcontractors;
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external counsel, as appropriate, to support business opportunities while ensuring compliance with legislation, industry guidelines and internal policies;
• Provide timely practical legal advice on a wide range of proposed business initiatives, in the areas of government contracting, procurement, construction, regulatory affairs, sales and marketing, and competition;
• Respond to requests for access to information and various governmental filings and requirements as they arise; and
• Conduct legal and compliance training sessions for colleagues across the various internal departments.
  
  

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor/Bachelor of Law;
• Minimum of five years of experience practising commercial law for a law firm, government or corporation;
• Membership in a provincial bar association required.
• Proficiency in English is required for this position, as the incumbent will be required to interact with our English-speaking clients, partners, and suppliers;
• Successfully complete the investigation and security clearance process required by the federal government’s Contract Security Program.
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.

Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.

There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.

At Davie, we forge the monumental!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Shipbuilding

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