In-House Legal Counsel – Montreal

Fuze HR
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
$80K-$95K a year (estimated)
Permanent

In-House Legal Counsel Montreal, Quebec

A fast growing, institutionally backed start-up where you can make a meaningful

contribution to the overall success of the company and the environment!

Provides EV and charger leasing solutions to assist fleet managers in transitioning to

zero-emission transportation. Including electric truck leasing, advisory and

project implementation for optimal EV transition, and full-service charger leasing with a

central software platform for fleet performance maximization.

JOB DESCRIPTION / OVERVIEW :

The Legal Counsel will be a key player in the legal team, providing expert guidance in

corporate legal matters, debt structuring, and other related legal activities.

The role is critical in navigating the legal intricacies of EV leasing and charging infrastructure, including carbon

credit generation and other government incentives, ensuring full compliance with relevant

government regulations, and managing contracts effectively.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the legal challenges of a fast-paced, environmentally conscious business

environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Corporate Legal Work : Handle a wide range of corporate legal matters,

including debt structuring, corporate governance, and general legal

counseling.

EV Leasing and Charging Infrastructure : Manage legal aspects related to EV leasing

and charging infrastructure, ensuring that all operations are in compliance with

applicable laws and regulations.

Regulatory Compliance : Stay abreast of and ensure compliance with all relevant

government regulations in the EV and renewable energy sectors.

Contract Management : Draft, review, and manage contracts and agreements with

stakeholders, partners, suppliers, and customers.

Legal Strategy and Risk Management : Develop legal strategies to protect the

company’s interests and minimize risk. Provide legal advice to management on

various business issues and decisions.

Collaboration with External Counsel : Work with and manage relationships with

external counsel as needed.

Requirements :

Bilingual proficiency in English and French.

Proven experience in a similar legal role, particularly in corporate law, debt

structuring, and related fields.

Experience in handling legal matters related to (EV) leasing and / or charging

infrastructure is highly desirable.

Strong understanding of government regulations in the EV and renewable energy

sectors.

Excellent legal drafting and contract management skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, environmentally conscious business

environment.

Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

We invite seasoned legal professionals who are passionate about environmental

sustainability and have the requisite legal expertise to apply for the Legal Counsel role.

Fuze HR Solutions is committed to building a diverse, accessible, and equitable workforce. Our approach is twofold. Both internal, where we focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, and external, where we source and recruit from the most diverse candidate pools.

Our teams are educated on current best practices at attracting, retaining, and working with the most talented and diverse candidates.

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