Job Description

Location: Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Job ID: R0111777
Date Posted: 2025-11-06
Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.
Profession (Job Category): Legal, Compliance & Audit
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No
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L'opportunite
Hitachi Energie Canada est a la recherche d'un(e) Conseiller(ere) juridique dynamique pour rejoindre notre equipe Legalite & Integrite basee a Montreal. Il s'agit d'une opportunite unique de soutenir une entreprise en pleine croissance et de contribuer a faconner le cadre juridique d'un leader mondial de l'innovation energetique. Vous jouerez un role cle en conseillant sur une vaste gamme de questions juridiques, en mettant en oeuvre des strategies mondiales et en favorisant la croissance tout en protegeant nos operations a travers le Canada.
Relevant directement du/de la Responsable Legalite et Integrite pour le Canada, vous collaborerez etroitement avec les dirigeants de l'entreprise pour fournir des solutions juridiques pragmatiques, rapides et orientees vers les affaires. Votre travail contribuera directement a l'augmentation du volume de commandes, a la reduction des risques et a l'amelioration de la gouvernance. Si vous etes un(e) juriste agile, a l'aise dans un environnement dynamique et valorisant l'autonomie, la responsabilite et la collaboration, nous serions ravis de vous rencontrer.
Votre impact
Examiner et rediger des contrats commerciaux en veillant a leur alignement avec les objectifs de l'entreprise.
Collaborer avec les equipes internes pour expliquer les clauses cles des contrats, aligner les positions et definir la strategie avant les discussions avec les clients.
Soutenir l'approbation interne et l'evaluation des risques lies aux contrats importants.
Participer ou diriger les negociations contractuelles avec les clients.
Conseiller sur diverses questions juridiques quotidiennes touchant differents secteurs de l'entreprise.
Promouvoir une gouvernance solide et proteger les interets et la reputation de l'entreprise.
Gerer les relations avec les cabinets juridiques externes.
Ameliorer les outils contractuels, les modeles et les initiatives de sensibilisation.
Soutenir la resolution constructive des litiges commerciaux et des problemes clients.
Votre experience
Minimum de 5 ans d'experience en droit des affaires/commercial.
Membre en regle du Barreau du Quebec.
Bilingue en francais et en anglais.
Competences solides en redaction et negociation de contrats.
Bonne comprehension des enjeux commerciaux et approche juridique pragmatique et orientee solutions.
Souplesse et capacite d'adaptation, avec aptitude a gerer plusieurs dossiers dans un environnement rapide.
Sens eleve des responsabilites, de l'integrite et de l'appropriation des livrables.
Excellentes competences interpersonnelles et en communication, avec une approche orientee client (interne et externe).
En savoir plus sur nous
Assurances collectives completes (medical, dentaire, vie et invalidite) et acces a un service de telemedecine.
Regime de retraite avec contribution avantageuse de l'employeur.
Programme de bonification.
Programme d'aide aux employes et a la famille 24/7.
Programme de mise en forme et bien-etre.
Politique de teletravail.
The opportunity
Hitachi Energy Canada is seeking a dynamic Legal Counsel to join our Montreal-based Legal & Integrity team. This is a unique opportunity to support a growing business and help shape the legal framework of a global leader in energy innovation. You'll play a key role in advising on a wide range of legal matters, implementing global strategies, and enabling business growth while safeguarding our operations across Canada.
Reporting directly to the Head of Legal and Integrity, Canada, you will work closely with business leaders across the organization to deliver pragmatic, timely, and business-oriented legal solutions. Your work will directly contribute to increased order volume, reduced risk, and enhanced governance. If you're an agile legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values autonomy, accountability, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.
How you'll make an impact
Review and draft commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Engage with internal teams to articulate key contract terms and implications, align position, and shape strategy before client discussions.
Support internal approval and risk assessment of key agreements.]
Support and/or lead contract negotiations with clients.
Advise on various day-to-day legal questions across different areas of the business.]
Promote strong governance and safeguard the company's interest and reputation.
Liaise with and manage external legal counsel.
Improve contracting tools, templates, and awareness initiatives.
Support the business in resolving commercial disputes and client issues constructively.
Your background
Minimum 5 years of experience in business/commercial law.
Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar.
Bilingual in English and French.
Skilled in contract drafting and negotiation.
Strong business acumen and pragmatic, solution oriented legal approach.
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters in a fast-paced setting.
High sense of accountability, integrity, and ownership of deliverables.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a solution-oriented mindset toward internal and external clients.
More about us
Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, life and disability) and access to a telemedicine service.
Pension plan with attractive employer contribution.
Bonus program.
24/7 employee and family assistance program.
Fitness and wellness program.
Work from home policy.
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