Legal Counsel, Sales - Montréal, Canada - Canadian National Railway

Canadian National Railway

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges.

You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track.

We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference.

You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us

Job Summary

The Legal Counsel, Sales is responsible for the overview and output of the company's legal department with respect to commercial contracts in Canada and the United States (U.S.).

The incumbents primary focus is on contracts for transportation services and rail operations, as provided by CN to its clients.

Contract-related tasks include drafting and reviewing agreements, negotiating, and making recommendations to the Senior Counsel as well as to the Sales and Marketing teams.

Main Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate and close contracts, with a focus on sales contracts for rail services, taking into consideration regulatory requirements for rail transportation contracts
Develop and maintain contract templates, clauses, and guidelines to ensure consistent quality and alignment with organizational requirements
Assess potential risks and make recommendations to internal clients
Ensure that contracts comply with established CN policies and guidelines
Ensure alignment between legal requirements and the company's business needs

Working Conditions
The role is performed in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday.

Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handles pressure, and stress as well as be able to effectively prioritize and handle multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.

Requirements:

Experience
Corporate or Business Law

Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate or business law in a large company or toptier law firm

Education/Certification/Designation

Member of the bar in a Canadian province or territory

Competencies

Applies critical thinking
Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
Demonstrates agility and drives change
Collaborates with others and shares information
Sets direction and inspires others
Communicates with impact
Demonstrates active listening
Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Ability to determine the significance of legal matters and effectively balance legal and business imperatives
Ability to synthesize complex legal issues to make them accessible to a variety of internal clients
Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)

About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler.

Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year.

As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S.

through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919.

CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.