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Principal Legal Coucil / Associate Director

Mascouche

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Job Description

We are looking to add an experienced legal professional to our team to take on a key role as Principal Legal Counsel or Associate Director. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary, the selected candidate will play a strategic role in overseeing the company’s overall legal affairs, corporate governance, and the development of compliance practices, including sustainability (ESG).

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a major organizational shift, where sustainability, ethics, modern governance, and risk management are integral to our growth.

NOTE: Flexible location: near one of our sites (Mascouche, Quebec City, Boucherville) or elsewhere in Canada. We welcome applications from all Canadian provinces.

POURQUOI TRAVAILLER CHEZ CONGEBEC?

  • A strong and growing company, recognized as a leader in its sector.
  • A key role in integrating and promoting ESG practices that shape our future.
  • A collaborative, agile, and stimulating work environment where your expertise is valued.
  • We value cultural fit, autonomy, continuous learning, and a passion for innovation.
  • Possibility of remote work and great flexibility.
  • A comprehensive group insurance plan and a pension plan with employer contributions from day one.
  • Access to an employee assistance program and a telemedicine service (Dialogue).
  • An annual bonus program recognizing the achievement of individual and organizational objectives.

As Principal Legal Counsel / Associate Director, you will be responsible for providing strategic and operational legal leadership, including:

Commercial Law and Contracts

  • Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements (service agreements, commercial leases, customer/supplier contracts, NDAs).
  • Develop and implement a formal contract management framework company‑wide.
  • Establish and oversee an efficient and centralized contract management system.
  • Train internal teams on contractual issues and risk management.

Corporate Law and Governance

  • Support the Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary in managing corporate affairs, resolutions, and minute books.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices in governance, compliance, and ethics.
  • Assist teams in interpreting and applying legal, regulatory, and industry requirements.

Litigation and Sensitive Matters

  • Manage pre‑litigation files and act as liaison with external legal counsel.
  • Provide practical, solution‑oriented legal advice to internal teams (operations, HR, finance, IT, engineering, etc.).

Leadership and Collaboration

  • Work closely with internal leadership to support strategic initiatives.
  • Operate in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment while balancing legal rigor, operational efficiency, and business insight.

Compliance, Risk Management, and ESG

  • Play a key role in leading and coordinating the ESG Committee.
  • Integrate sustainability, social responsibility, and governance principles into all operations.
  • Conduct regulatory monitoring on ESG‑related legislation, compliance, transportation, and industrial operations.
  • Participate in professional networks and maintain strategic awareness of ESG and legal best practices.

General skills

Education and Professional Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in law and member of a Law Society (Bar).
  • A minimum of seven (7) to nine (9) years of relevant experience in commercial law, corporate law, compliance, ESG, or in‑house practice.
  • In‑house legal experience or business‑focused private practice experience is a strong asset.

Required Skills

  • Excellent legal and strategic analysis skills and strong risk management capability.
  • Influential leadership, strong communication skills, and the ability to explain complex matters clearly.
  • High level of autonomy, strong organizational skills, and effective priority management.
  • Proven ability to work in a dynamic and evolving environment.
  • Demonstrated interest in sustainability, ESG, compliance, and governance.

Hiring Requirements

  • Mandatory bilingualism (English** and French), spoken and written, to ensure effective communication with teams and partners across Canada.

*This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and may be revised in the future based on operational needs.
**English proficiency is required for this position, as the incumbent will have the exclusive responsibility of supporting, collaborating, and communicating effectively with colleagues, partners, and clients across Canada.

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List of benefits

  • Group Benefits
  • Retirement Saving Plan (RSP) with employer’s contribution
  • Continous Education Program: Congebec University
  • Reimbursement of mileage expenses for business trips
  • Telemedecine Program: Dialogue
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Free Parking
  • Wellbeing Program
  • Free Hot Drinks
  • Company Events
  • Mobile Workers (Hybrid)

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