- Providing solution-oriented advice, recommendations, support, and training on legal issues and regulatory risks.
- Offering guidance on various agreements, including engineering, consulting, and professional services agreements, procurement contracts, cooperation, consortium, and joint venture agreements.
- Managing and supervising disputes, legal actions, litigation, and regulatory risks, collaborating with external counsels as needed.
- Overseeing Ethics & Compliance in the country, participating in and overseeing the Ethics & Compliance program, and contributing to enriching the risk culture within the country.
- Managing corporate entity housekeeping, including changes of D&O, approval of annual financial statements, and maintenance of operational licenses.
- Providing day-to-day legal support to operations and functions, including legal watch, knowledge management, and training of operational staff.
- Fluent in English and French.
- 7-10 years' experience as an in-house lawyer in an international environment, with management experience, ideally in the technical engineering or construction/real estate sectors.
- Knowledge of international contracts such as FIDIC and IFIs (e.g., WB, JICA, AFD, ADB) is a plus.
- Master's Degree/Postgraduate in Law with a strong knowledge of private and public law.
- Demonstrable experience in commercial law, corporate law, and regulatory or administrative law in Canada.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a complex matrix environment with Legal, Ethics and Compliance Departments, and business stakeholders; in particular coordinating with cross-functional and cross-country teams in complex transactions.
- Solution-oriented mindset, energetic, motivated self-starter, with a capacity to challenge the status quo and strive for excellence in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changes while meeting deadlines.
- Well-organized with the ability to handle multiple projects.
- Analytical mindset and critical thinking skills.
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Bilingual (English/French) Legal Counsel - CanadaFriday, April 19, 2024
Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, highlighted by our recent acquisition of McIntosh Perry-now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.
Our values showcase everything we believe in:
A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.
A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.
A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.
The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you?
Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You'll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.
Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you'll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability
With a presence in 120 countries, Egis leverages the expertise of its 18,000 employees to design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that address the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable, and resilient territorial development.
For ambitious individuals looking for the right move to advance their careers, now is the perfect time to join Egis.
Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, highlighted by our recent acquisition of McIntosh Perry-now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in the region, propelling our expansion to new heights.
As a pivotal member of our team, you'll play a key role in driving the company to the next level. Egis is actively investing in critical growth areas, leading to the creation of exciting new roles. The successful candidate will benefit from unwavering support from both the local and international teams, gaining access to world-class experts on a global scale to facilitate our rapid growth.
Role:
As the sole in-house legal counsel in Canada, the Legal Counsel will provide advice and guidance on various legal matters for all Egis Business Lines in the region. You will be a member of the Group Legal, Ethics & Compliance department (LE&CD), reporting directly to the head of Business Legal based in France and indirectly to the North American CEO.
You will collaborate with the other LE&CD's teams based in France as well as the other inhouse Business legal counsel in other regions, ensuring adherence to centralized practices of the department (corporate, IP, insurance, Ethics & Compliance etc.). With operations across Canada, including the province of Quebec, the ability to work seamlessly in both English and French is critical to the role.
Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, managing disputes and claims, overseeing corporate housekeeping, and implementing compliance programs. Specific job duties include:
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Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.