Legal Counsel – Contracts

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About the role

  • Conseiller juridique senior négociant et révisant des contrats stratégiques pour Beneva, assureur et fournisseur de services financiers. Conseil sur les risques juridiques, contrats TI et opérations commerciales.

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate, draft and review a variety of large-scale, complex and strategic agreements, including information technology contracts
  • Advise internal teams and act as a business partner on legal risks related to complex or strategic contractual matters
  • Anticipate business issues and propose innovative legal solutions aligned with the company’s objectives
  • Issue legal opinions for Beneva and its subsidiaries on complex matters related to operations and strategic objectives
  • Contribute to the oversight of external counsel and other professionals on high-stakes contractual matters and projects
  • Support the Director in coordinating matters and assigning requests
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and analyze the impact of changes on contractual activities
  • Participate in mandates or special projects requiring in-depth contractual expertise
  • Act as a contract subject-matter resource and contribute to the team’s skills development

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or equivalent)
  • Member of the Barreau du Québec (Quebec Bar)
  • Minimum seven (7) years of relevant legal experience
  • Extensive experience in contract law and contract management
  • Knowledge and experience in information technologies
  • Proficiency in French, both spoken and written
  • Advanced proficiency in English, both spoken and written
  • Ability to interact with English-speaking colleagues, partners, clients or suppliers

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Group insurance for you and your family
  • Flexible schedule
  • Vacation time
  • Hybrid work mode, splitting time between the office and home
  • Telemedicine service
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional development and opportunities to enhance knowledge and develop skills
  • LEED-certified buildings, rooftop beehives and gardens, and a paperless environment
  • Social engagement opportunities and support for community causes

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

HybridMontrealCanada

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