Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP is looking for a securities law professional to join its team at the Global head office in Montreal, QC. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Governance and Executive Compensation, you will develop and manage a regulatory compliance program and provide legal support primarily in connection with securities law matters. You will be joining a sophisticated and results-oriented legal team that is part of a dynamic and challenging work environment.

Why choose WSP?

We value and are committed to upholding a culture of

inclusion

and

belonging

Our

Flexible

Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives. A

Canadian

success story - we're

proud

to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

Enhance

the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

Outstanding

career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to

your

ideas and trying

new

things. A phenomenal

collaborative

culture and a workforce filled with genuinely

good

people

who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.


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WeAre

WSP

What you can expect to do here:

Key responsibilities include managing a global compliance program, focusing on identifying global regulatory requirements, and managing the Employee Share Purchase Plan ("ESPP") & equity plans compliance programs for all countries, globally. The role will require coordination with global and regional teams, subject matter experts and external counsel.


For example, you will:


Act as project manager in the establishment of a global ESPP and equity plan compliance program, in collaboration with other subject matter experts, covering securities, exchange control, tax, labour law and other regulatory considerations; Coordinate and manage the global ESPP and equity plan compliance program database and project management platform; Stay up to date on legislative changes and implement changes to the compliance program as applicable; Coordinate regulatory filings related to ESPP and equity plans compliance with regional and Global legal and tax teams, including gathering, organizing and sorting data for such filings; Support a team of securities law professionals on various securities law matters that are relevant to a reporting issuer; Act as backup for corporate securities filings in SEDI, TSX LINX, etc.; Support in the preparation of the Management Information Circular; Perform all related tasks.

What you'll bring to WSP:

5 or more years of legal work experience focused on securities and corporate matters acquired in the legal department of a large international company, a major law firm, or a combination of both; Bachelor of Law; Highly autonomous and motivated, strong analytical skills; Detail-oriented, project management, administrative and organisational skills Good writing skills, ability to foresee and assess the business consequences of regulatory framework; Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills; Strong ability to work in a team setting; Fluency in English, both oral and written; Tech savvy, proficient in all Microsoft Office suite including SharePoint and Teams.

WSP

is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.


We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.


At

WSP

:


We value our people and our reputation We are locally dedicated with international scale We are future focused and challenge the status quo We foster collaboration in everything we do We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Please Note:



Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).


WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.


WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.