Director, Legal Affairs

4 months ago

Montréal QC, Canada Vosker Full time

**Company Description** VOSKER**, North America's leader in remote area surveillance.

Every day, we take pride in helping our customers keep an eye on what really matters to them by developing solar-powered, cell-connected cameras on our exclusive platform.

In a few words at VOSKER; **we take care of our people, we think differently and we perform** We take advantage of our expertise to win as a team and redefine what is possible

TO BE A LEADER AT VOSKER IS?
- To focus first on collective success. Together we are stronger
- To advocate innovation and creativity, in order to bring new ideas out of the box.
- Encourage your team to use their strengths and put forward the development of their skills.

HERE'S WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

- We believe in the impact of our leaders, which is why we offer a full development program with a variety of training for managers.
- A work environment that allows you to bring your ideas to life and propel you towards your ambitions
- A daily without routine, the days follow each other, but they don't look the same and that's great
- A hybrid work mode that allows you to work either from home or from one of our offices. The choice is yours
- The possibility to work remotely abroad for a maximum of 3 months (90 days).
- A wellness account that allows you to reimburse your expenses related to your health, your passions and your interests.
- Free access to a 24/7 online health care professional and EFAP.
- A group insurance including vision and dental care.
- A new parent supplement during maternity/paternity leave.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGES:

- Support VOSKER's various departments by providing strategic and business-oriented advice to help the company achieve its growth objectives.
- Draft, negotiate and review a wide variety of commercial contracts and other legal documents, relating to IT, sales, marketing, procurement, etc., and update existing contract templates.
- Identify legal and business risks for innovative projects and collaborate with stakeholders from different functions to minimize these risks.
- Support the company in its compliance with applicable international laws and regulations, particularly regarding the protection and confidentiality of personal data.
- Act as legal lead in the company's growth projects and initiatives.
- Participate in interdisciplinary governance meetings and advise business partners in the various functions (Security Committee, ESG Committee, Transversal Governance Committee, etc.)
- Develop internal and external corporate governance policies and processes.
- Improve interdepartmental processes for collaborative contract management and increased efficiency of the legal department.
- Support the legal team by demonstrating rigor, curiosity and creativity as a business partner.

**Qualifications**
THE EXPERTISE REQUIRED TO TAKE US FURTHER:

- Bachelor's degree in law.
- Barreau du Québec or another Canadian province.
- 8 years' experience in contract and business law.
- Experience in negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, particularly in technology law, cybersecurity/privacy law, consumer protection, regulatory law, etc.
- Excellent ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with multidisciplinary functions.
- Autonomous, resourceful and organized.
- Demonstrate rigor, commitment, curiosity and proactivity.
- Ability to identify risks promptly and adapt to unforeseen circumstances.
- Comfortable working with high levels of pressure and able to make decisions quickly when required.
- Creative and able to propose legal business solutions that support the company's growth.
- Be motivated and passionate about excellence, innovation and contributing to the company's growth and success.
- Excellent communication skills in both French and English (written/verbal). Frequent communication outside Quebec.

**Additional Information** Equal access to employment**:
At VOSKER, we value the essence of each person and celebrate the diversity that allows us to redefine what is possible. We value collaboration by providing a healthy and inclusive work environment where all voices are heard.

Don't hesitate to contact us if you have specific needs to make this recruitment process more accessible for you.

**Now it's your turn to tell us about yourself To do so, just apply**

**That's what being part of the VOSKER clan is all about

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