Corporate law and compliance legal counsel

1 week ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Ezimmerman Full time
Counsel, Environment and Indigenous (CN)
Montreal, QC (Hybrid)
As a leader in transportation and logistics in North America, CN is a true pillar of the economy.

CN moves US$200 billion worth of goods annually for a wide range of sectors, such as natural resources, manufactured and consumer goods, on a 20,000-mile network that covers Canada and the central United States.

CN is the only Canadian company to be listed in the transportation and transportation infrastructure sector category of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI).

Created in 1999, the DJSI is the benchmark index for sustainable development.

CN works as ONE TEAM focused on safety and putting customers first, delivering operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

The Counsel, Environment and Indigenous Affairs is responsible for advising on all legal questions relating to environmental and Indigenous law for CN's Canadian operations.

The role manages and collaborates with external counsel on litigation relating to Indigenous and environmental law, works with internal clients on compliance programs, and advises stakeholders during emergency situations.

Furthermore, the incumbent must partner with various departments on public reporting, including sustainability and annual reports.
Receive questions from clients (individuals across CNs departments, including Environment and Indigenous, Real Estate, P&SM, HR)
Advise on permits required for construction projects, jurisdiction issues (Provincial and Federal), capacity projects, new regulations coming into force, as well as corporate and commercial matters
Contribute to the development of legal strategies when it comes to litigation issues
Work with internal clients on compliance programs including internal review of compliance with specific regulations
Minimum 10 years of experience with environmental and Indigenous law
Bachelor's Degree in Law
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with an ability to summarize complex legal issues and make them accessible and easy to understand for a variety of internal clients
Fosters diverse representation, and diversity of thought and experience as a strategic advantage
Knowledge of environmental and indigenous laws in Canada, as well as constitutional law and transport law
Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)

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