Legal Advisor

Does the idea of working across multiple areas of law in a single day motivate you? As a legal advisor at Soucy, you’ll be at the heart of strategic decision-making and our legal activities in a variety of sectors, including commercial law, intellectual property, and environmental law, among others. Your expertise will enable you to analyze, draft, and negotiate major commercial agreements, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Does working for a company with an international presence appeal to you? And if collaborating with colleagues from the United States, Brazil, and China inspires you, this position is perfect for you!

In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

• Analyze, draft, and negotiate contractual agreements related to our commercial activities (e.g., supplier contracts, licenses) as well as any relevant legal documentation for the management of the company’s affairs (e.g., confidentiality agreements, legal opinions, etc.)
• Analyze and interpret laws, regulations, decrees, and any legal documents to ensure the protection of the interests and liability of the group companies
• Collaborate with our external legal advisors
• Work closely with managers from different departments to advise them on various legal aspects
• Ensure compliance with contractual agreements, company policies, and applicable laws and regulations
• Identify legal issues, analyze possible solutions, and offer recommendations to achieve business objectives
• Participate in the creation, drafting, and implementation of procedures, policies, and standardized contracts

Are you interested in developing a rewarding career in an international company in the region? Send us your application!

With the following skills and qualities, you will be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in law and membership in the Quebec Bar Association
• Four to seven years of experience in business law
• Excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written, for drafting and translating contracts in English and communicating with clients and their lawyers in English
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and integrity
• Communication skills and ability to explain complex information in an easy-to-understand manner

Benefits designed to take you far!

• A flexible program tailored to your needs (flexible hours, compressed schedule, teleworking, and more)
• Group insurance with plans that adapt to your reality
• An RRSP with employer contributions for solid finances
• An employee and family assistance program (EFAP) and access to telemedicine services for a helping hand when you need it
• A $2,000 referral bonus for choosing colleagues who are as dedicated to their work as you are!

And even more!

• A life outside of work thanks to leave for illness, personal needs, or family reasons