Senior Legal Counsel

CameleonHR; Pointe-Claire; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their legal affairs team in Pointe-Claire. The role involves providing legal guidance on various matters, including contract negotiation, corporate records, and strategic initiatives like mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, 5-10 years of experience, and strong drafting skills in both English and French. This strategic position offers competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Dynamic, collaborative work environment

Opportunity for long-term growth and learning

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on operations and business activities.
• Draft, negotiate, and review commercial and real estate contracts.
• Advise on strategic projects, partnerships, and M&A transactions.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Legal Guidance

Compliance

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

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English Version – Senior Legal Counsel

Location: Pointe-Claire (Head Office)
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
Find the right fit with Caméléon RH.
At Caméléon RH, we believe that great hires happen when there’s a strong match between the person, the role, and the environment. That’s why we take the time to understand the full picture—so you can find an opportunity where you’ll truly thrive.

Our client is currently seeking a Legal Counsel to join its legal affairs team.

Work Environment

Our client is a fast-growing global company with over 35 years of experience and a strong entrepreneurial mindset. The team values autonomy, collaboration, and proactive thinking. You will be joining a dynamic group of professionals in an organization where legal strategy is integrated into business decisions.

Your Role

As Legal Counsel, you will support internal stakeholders on a wide range of legal matters, including contract negotiation, intellectual property, corporate records, and strategic initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on operations and business activities.
  

• Advise on strategic projects, partnerships, and M&A transactions.
  

• Draft, negotiate, and review commercial and real estate contracts.
  

• Oversee IP and real estate portfolios.
  

• Maintain corporate records and ensure compliance.
  

• Monitor regulatory changes and mitigate legal risks.
  

• Support training, policy implementation, and ethics initiatives.
  

  
  

What You Bring

• Law degree and member of the Quebec Bar.
  

• 5–10 years' experience in corporate/commercial law, ideally in both private practice and in-house roles.
  

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills in English and French.
  

• Knowledge of M&A, IP, trademarks, FDA, and Health Canada is an asset.
  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
  

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
  

  
  

Why Apply

• Strategic role within a global organization.
  

• Competitive salary and benefits.
  

• Dynamic, collaborative work environment.
  

• Opportunity for long-term growth and learning.
  

  
  

Version française – Conseiller(ère) juridique Senior

Lieu : Pointe-Claire (siège social)
Type d’emploi : Permanent – Temps plein
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Notre client est à la recherche d’un(e) conseiller(ère) juridique pour rejoindre son équipe des affaires juridiques.

Environnement de travail

Notre client est une entreprise mondiale en forte croissance, avec plus de 35 ans d’expérience et un esprit entrepreneurial bien ancré. L’équipe valorise l’autonomie, la collaboration et la proactivité. Vous ferez partie d’un groupe dynamique où la stratégie juridique est intégrée aux décisions d’affaires.

Ton quotidien

En tant que conseiller(ère) juridique, vous soutiendrez les parties prenantes internes sur une variété de questions juridiques, incluant la négociation de contrats, la propriété intellectuelle, les registres corporatifs et les projets stratégiques comme les fusions et acquisitions.

Responsabilités principales

• Fournir des conseils juridiques sur les activités de l’entreprise.
  

• Conseiller sur les projets stratégiques, partenariats et fusions-acquisitions.
  

• Rédiger, négocier et réviser des contrats commerciaux et immobiliers.
  

• Gérer les portefeuilles de PI et d’immobilier.
  

• Maintenir les registres corporatifs et assurer la conformité.
  

• Suivre les évolutions réglementaires et atténuer les risques juridiques.
  

• Soutenir la formation, les politiques internes et les initiatives éthiques.
  

  
  

Ce que tu apportes

• Diplôme en droit et membre du Barreau du Québec.
  

• 5 à 10 ans d’expérience en droit des affaires ou droit commercial, idéalement en entreprise et en cabinet.
  

• Excellente maîtrise de la rédaction et de la négociation en français et en anglais.
  

• Connaissances en fusions-acquisitions, PI, marques de commerce, FDA, Santé Canada : un atout.
  

• Capacité à travailler dans un environnement rapide et multi-intervenants.
  

• Maîtrise de Microsoft 365.
  

  
  

Bonnes raisons de postuler

• Rôle stratégique au sein d’une entreprise internationale.
  

• Salaire et avantages compétitifs.
  

• Environnement de travail collaboratif et dynamique.
  

• Possibilités d’évolution et d’apprentissage à long terme.
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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