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Director, Legal affairs

Director, Legal affairs

VoskerMontreal, ca
20 days ago
Job description

Job Description

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGES  :

  • Support VOSKER's various departments by providing strategic and business-oriented advice to help the company achieve its growth objectives.
  • Draft, negotiate and review a wide variety of commercial contracts and other legal documents, relating to IT, sales, marketing, procurement, etc., and update existing contract templates.
  • Identify legal and business risks for innovative projects and collaborate with stakeholders from different functions to minimize these risks.
  • Support the company in its compliance with applicable international laws and regulations, particularly regarding the protection and confidentiality of personal data.
  • Act as legal lead in the company's growth projects and initiatives.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary governance meetings and advise business partners in the various functions (Security Committee, ESG Committee, Transversal Governance Committee, etc.)
  • Develop internal and external corporate governance policies and processes.
  • Improve interdepartmental processes for collaborative contract management and increased efficiency of the legal department.
  • Support the legal team by demonstrating rigor, curiosity and creativity as a business partner.

Qualifications

THE EXPERTISE REQUIRED TO TAKE US FURTHER :

  • Bachelor's degree in law.
  • Barreau du Québec or another Canadian province.
  • 8 years' experience in contract and business law.
  • Experience in negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, particularly in technology law, cybersecurity / privacy law, consumer protection, regulatory law, etc.
  • Excellent ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with multidisciplinary functions.
  • Autonomous, resourceful and organized.
  • Demonstrate rigor, commitment, curiosity and proactivity.
  • Ability to identify risks promptly and adapt to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Comfortable working with high levels of pressure and able to make decisions quickly when required.
  • Creative and able to propose legal business solutions that support the company's growth.
  • Be motivated and passionate about excellence, innovation and contributing to the company's growth and success.
  • Excellent communication skills in both French and English (written / verbal). Frequent communication outside Quebec.

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