Senior Legal Counsel - Canada (FR/EN)

Egis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Referral bonus

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Canada is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal support across various business lines. The successful candidate will navigate complex legal issues, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with corporate governance. Bilingualism in French and English is essential, along with extensive experience in commercial and corporate law. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience as in-house counsel.
• Ability to manage risks in high-value engineering projects.
• Experience negotiating complex multi-party agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Manage corporate entity housekeeping and governance.
• Support M&A processes and integration of acquired entities.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Exceptional communication skills

Strong risk management

Experience in commercial law

Stakeholder management

Education

J.D. or LL.B

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in Canada is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal support across various business lines. The successful candidate will navigate complex legal issues, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with corporate governance. Bilingualism in French and English is essential, along with extensive experience in commercial and corporate law. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team.