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Principal Legal Coucil / Associate Director

Québec

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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.

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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