Senior Counsel en droit commercial (H/F)

## Description The Senior Counsel plays an integral role in the day-to-day needs of the legal team, as well as the company’s business associates. The position provides legal counsel and guidance to various levels of management on legal, commercial, and strategic issues; negotiates and interprets commercial contracts to assure legal compliance, adherence to contract guidelines, and mitigation of risk for Division personnel. Additionally, the Senior Counsel works on a variety of commercial and compliance issues, some ad hoc, in the best interests of the company, including proactively mitigating pre-litigation risk. ## Missions Draft, review, interpret, and negotiate a variety of contracts and other legal documents for Canada and the United States, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation. Advise business associates on compliance with applicable laws, regulatory developments, and company policies. Provide guidance on contract interpretation and breach of contract matters, and counsel on potential customer claims and disputes. ## Profil recherché Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB/BCL) from an accredited law school; Licensed to practice law in a state bar of at least one U.S. state or a law society of a province or territory of Canada; 6 to 10 years of relevant legal experience, with a proven track record in complex commercial contracts in an in-house or top-tier law firm setting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French; Ability to draft, negotiate, and provide guidance in a multi-jurisdictional and bilingual environment.