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Legal CounselAmerican Iron and Metal • Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

American Iron and Metal • Montreal, Quebec, Canada
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are looking for a bilingual (French/English) Corporate Lawyer with 1-3 years of experience to join our dynamic legal team. This role will require you to manage and oversee a wide variety of legal matters including contract review transactional law real estate environmental law as well as employment compliance and litigation-related issues. The position reports to the Vice-President Legal Affairs.

What youre responsible for:

Contract Review and Negotiation:

  • Draft review and negotiate a wide range of contracts including supplier agreements sales contracts leases joint-ventures and other business-related agreements.
  • Ensure compliance with local national and international laws regulations and best practice

Transactional Law:

  • Lead and support corporate transactions including mergers acquisitions and divestitures and real estate transactions.
  • Provide strategic legal advice during corporate restructuring financing and business development efforts.

Environmental Law:

  • Advise on environmental laws and regulations affecting scrap metal recycling operations.
  • Oversee together with the Environmental Department compliance with environmental permits waste disposal regulations and other environmental compliance matters.

Litigation (Optional but Considered an Asset):

  • Manage supervise and resolve any litigation or disputes involving the company including matters related to business operations and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with external counsel when necessary.

Compliance and Risk Management:

  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance trade regulations and corporate policies.
  • Develop and implement risk management strategies to protect the company from potential legal liabilities.

Global Legal Support:

  • Provide legal counsel to the companys global operations addressing legal issues in various jurisdictions.
  • Collaborate with other departments (e.g. operations finance HR) to ensure legal compliance in the companys global dealings.

Qualifications :

To join our team:

  • Bachelor of Law and member of the Quebec Bar.
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in corporate law with a focus on contract review transactional law and environmental law.
  • Strong knowledge of Quebec and Canadian corporate law as well as familiarity with international legal frameworks and regulations.
  • Fully bilingual in French and English (spoken and written) is required.
  • Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and legal matters efficiently and with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast passed environment.
  • A proactive solution-oriented and practical approach to legal problem-solving is a must.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


Additional Information :

What we offer!

  • Competitive salary other benefits;
  • Group insurance and RRSP program;
  • Company-wide events throughout the year (barbecue Christmas party etc.);
  • Free on-site gym;
  • Two on-site cafeterias (subsidized meal program available);
  • Dynamic and rewarding work environment work on high-impact and meaningful projects while having fun!


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


Department / Functional Area: Legal
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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