Legal Counsel

3 months ago

Montreal, Canada CSL International, Inc. Full time

The CSL Group Inc. (“CSL”) of Montreal, Canada is a world-leading provider of marine dry bulk cargo handling and delivery services. Through its major operating divisions, Canada Steamship Lines, CSL Americas, CSL Australia, CSL Asia, and CSL Europe, CSL owns and operates a highly diversified fleet of specialized self-unloading vessels, off-shore transshippers, and Handysize bulk carriers, and delivers more than 78 million tonnes of cargo to industrial customers annually. CSL's history can be traced back to 1845.

At CSL, we are committed to the wellbeing of our crews and employees, and to promoting a corporate culture that values high ethical standards, a safe and healthy workplace, and respect for the environment. A career with CSL is both stimulating and challenging, and we are continually seeking skilled and passionate individuals to occupy key roles throughout our company.

Responsibilities
  1. Legal counsel, advisor, and support to the Commercial and Operational pillars of the Company.
  2. Responsible for supporting the Assistant General Counsel in customer contracts and commercial legal matters for the Company, including:
    1. Drafting and negotiating contracts with customers, including contracts of affreightment, time charters, and voyage charters.
    2. Providing opinions and guidance on customer contracts and related legal matters.
    3. Structuring and implementing complex commercial transactions.
    4. Providing general advice on matters of a commercial legal nature, including analyzing applicable laws and regulations.
    5. Assessing legal risk in commercial transactions and developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
    6. Supervising external counsel in commercial matters.
  3. Responsible for supporting the Assistant General Counsel in operational legal matters and fleet management for the Company, including:
    1. Drafting and negotiating contracts with suppliers, including ship repair and drydock agreements.
    2. Drafting and negotiating contracts for the purchase and sale of ships.
    3. Drafting contracts for inter-company chartering of ships.
    4. Providing legal support for flag and ship registration matters.
    5. Providing opinions and guidance on operational contracts and related legal matters.
    6. Providing general advice on matters of an operational legal nature, including analyzing applicable laws and regulations.
    7. Assessing legal risk in operational transactions and developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
    8. Supervising external counsel in operational matters.
  4. Responsible for supporting the Assistant General Counsel in legal matters relating to financings, including:
    1. Providing legal assistance in relation to financings and borrowing transactions.
    2. Assessing legal risk in finance transactions and developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
    3. Supervising external counsel in financing matters.
  5. Availability during non-business hours.
Qualifications and Skills
  1. 2-5 years of legal experience in commercial and corporate law with a major law firm or corporation.
  2. Law degree from a recognized law faculty at a Canadian university.
  3. Member of the Barreau du Quebec or equivalent certification.
  4. Availability during non-business hours.
  5. Ability to effectively prioritize files and manage time.
  6. Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
  7. Excellent team player and collaborator.
  8. Capable of working autonomously and with a global team.
  9. Effective risk manager and confident in making sound legal business decisions.
  10. Knowledge and experience in commercial and service contracts and corporate finance is an asset.
  11. Knowledge of maritime law, chartering, or maritime operations is an asset.
  12. Strong legal capabilities, problem-solving, project management skills, and attention to detail.
  13. Good interpersonal and communication skills in English and French (written and oral).
  14. Highly ethical and accountable.

This is a full-time, salaried position. CSL offers a competitive salary, employee bonus program, and comprehensive benefits package. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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