Job Description

How would you like to join a company where people are at the heart of the projects?

Our Legal Affairs team in Montreal is growing and we are looking for passionate talents to join our adventure! Being part of the MACH team means joining a team of 450 colleagues who work daily to put their knowledge at the service of their clients and Real Estate.



For 25 years, MACH has been building real estate projects designed to have a structuring, lasting and significant impact on cities and neighborhoods, as well as on the lives of residents, users and visitors.



Thus, the company builds each building to create collective values combining beauty, usefulness and responsibility. In Canada, MACH is one of the largest real estate owners. It is distinguished in particular by a real estate portfolio of more than 45 millions square feet, including several jewels of the Quebec urban landscape: the Sun Life building, the CIBC Tower, the Place Victoria tower as well as the Ontario with Allstate Corporate center in Toronto and 100 O'Connor in Ottawa.

JOIN A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS AND WORK IN A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT!



Based in Montreal and Under the supervision of the Director of Legal Affairs, the Junior Litigation Lawyer provides expertise to the company's stakeholders in handling litigation matters, including prevention, settlement, and/or judicial proceedings related to the operation of our properties.

Act as legal advisor in the prevention of disputes; Manage all litigation for the department, from demand letters to judicial proceedings; Identify the most appropriate procedures for each case (alternative dispute resolution, court proceedings, arbitration); Advise on pre-litigation strategies (conflict anticipation, expert assessments, etc.); Represent the organization before various courts and tribunals (administrative and specialized tribunals, Superior Court, Court of Quebec, etc.); Conduct legal research and provide opinions; Draft legal documents required for the above tasks; Coordinate and oversee the follow-up of cases and trials, including communications with external stakeholders and parties involved; Negotiate and settle cases with various stakeholders, or attempt to resolve disputes when possible.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or equivalent); Member of the Bar; Between one (1) and three (3) years of relevant experience in a similar role; Experience in commercial litigation (real estate experience is an asset); Experience in collection actions and arrears recovery; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

In addition to joining a dynamic environment, here are the benefits of working at MACH:



Competitive salary; Summer hours; Medical and dental insurance; RRSP with employer participation; Transport costs reimbursed at 100%; 6 sick/personal days per year; Reimbursement of a sports subscription according to the amount in force; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Training and development.

At MACH, we believe that a company's strength lies in the richness of its differences. We value diversity in all its forms -- whether cultural, ethnic, gender-based, age-related, sexual orientation, abilities, background, or perspectives. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone can fully contribute to our collective success. This commitment is also reflected in our adherence to ESG principles, integrating sustainable, ethical, and responsible practices into all our actions and decisions.



We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.