Job Description

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Le. La conseiller.ere juridique specialise.e en affaires commerciales joue un role central dans la protection et l'optimisation des interets commerciaux de l'organisation. Ce poste implique une participation active dans la redaction, la negociation et la gestion de divers contrats et documents commerciaux. Le. La conseiller.ere juridique contribue egalement a l'amelioration continue de l'efficacite des operations de l'entreprise, dans la mesure de ses responsabilites.

Redaction et negociation de contrats :

Analyser, rediger et negocier des contrats commerciaux, y compris dans des juridictions hors Quebec. Assurer la conformite des contrats avec les politiques de l'entreprise, la reglementation de l'industrie et les exigences legales. Effectuer des examens complets des documents contractuels, en identifiant les risques, divergences et les opportunites. Rediger la correspondance juridique requise selon les divers enjeux juridiques soumis.

Conseil juridique :

Resoudre des enjeux juridiques et conseiller les equipes internes sur divers sujets lies aux operations courantes. Emettre des opinions juridiques tenant compte des considerations commerciales. Interpreter des lois, des reglements et des contrats.

Efficacite operationnelle :

Participer au developpement et a l'implantation de modeles de contrat et documents visant a ameliorer l'efficacite des operations de l'organisation. Mettre en place des formations juridiques adaptees aux besoins des equipes. Assurer une vigie des recents developpements juridiques et communiquer les informations pertinentes a la direction de l'entreprise.

Support et liaison interne/externe :

Interagir et gerer la relation avec les avocat.e.s externes qui supportent la societe. Etablir et entretenir des relations solides avec les gestionnaires et dirigeant.e.s de l'entreprise. Participer ponctuellement aux reunions de gestion de l'entreprise.

Gestion des risques et conformite :

Evaluer de maniere proactive les risques contractuels et proposer des solutions. Gerer et mettre a jour le repertoire des contrats et le calendrier des renouvellements.

Amelioration continue :

Proposer et mettre en oeuvre des initiatives visant a ameliorer l'efficacite de l'organisation. Soutenir et favoriser l'amelioration continue des processus.

Competences requises :

Baccalaureat en droit. Membre en regle du Barreau du Quebec. Diplome de Common Law, un atout. Minimum de 5 ans d'experience dans un role similaire. Expertise en droit commercial et des contrats. Capacite a analyser et interpreter les lois et reglements pertinents. Competences en negociation et redaction de contrats complexes. Excellentes capacites de communication en anglais et en francais (verbal et ecrit). Sens aigu des affaires. Excellentes aptitudes en organisation et gestion des priorites. Capacite a travailler a des niveaux strategiques et tactiques, et a collaborer avec les differentes equipes. Oriente.e vers les resultats et attentif.ve aux details. Connaissance generale de l'industrie de la distribution et de la vente au detail, un atout. Fortes competences d'entregent, esprit d'equipe, autonomie et agilite intellectuelle.




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The Legal Counsel specializing in commercial affairs plays a central role in protecting and optimizing the organization's business interests. This position involves active participation in drafting, negotiating, and managing various commercial contracts and documents. The Legal Counsel also contributes to the continuous improvement of the company's operational efficiency within the scope of their responsibilities.

Contract Drafting and Negotiation:

Analyze, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, including in jurisdictions outside of Quebec. Ensure contracts comply with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements. Conduct thorough reviews of contractual documents, identifying risks, discrepancies, and opportunities. Draft legal correspondence in response to various legal issues submitted.

Legal Advisory:

Resolve legal issues and advise internal teams on various topics related to daily operations. Provide legal opinions that consider business considerations. Interpret laws, regulations, and contracts.

Operational Efficiency:

Participate in the development and implementation of contract templates and documents aimed at improving the organization's operational efficiency. Implement legal training programs tailored to the needs of the teams. Monitor recent legal developments and communicate relevant information to company leadership.

Internal/External Support and Liaison:

Interact with and manage relationships with external lawyers supporting the company. Establish and maintain strong relationships with managers and executives within the organization. Occasionally participate in company management meetings.

Risk Management and Compliance:

Proactively assess contractual risks and propose solutions. Manage and update the contract repository and renewal calendar.

Continuous Improvement:

Propose and implement initiatives to improve organizational efficiency. Support and encourage the continuous improvement of processes.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Law. Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar. Common Law degree is an asset. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role. Expertise in commercial and contract law. Ability to analyze and interpret relevant laws and regulations. Skills in negotiating and drafting complex contracts. Excellent communication skills in both English and French (spoken and written). Strong business acumen. Excellent organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels and collaborate with various teams. Results-oriented and detail-focused. General knowledge of the distribution and retail industry is an asset. * Strong interpersonal skills, team spirit, autonomy, and intellectual agility.