Legal Advisor

6 months ago

Montréal, Canada Lemay Full time

**Company Description**
A Canadian leader in architecture and design, Lemay has experienced dramatic growth and exciting transformation over the past few years.

At Lemay, we believe in the unique value of design to create open and meaningful spaces to grow. We are committed to approaching every design problem with curiosity, invention, and a generous spirit to uncover hidden opportunity. We are a transdisciplinary team of change-makers creating planet-friendly spaces for people and their communities.

We are proud of our team's diversity in ethnicity, culture, religion, indigenous status, sexual orientation, physical limitations, gender identity and age. We are committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment for all members of our team so that everyone feels respected and valued.

Our main goal is to design generous spaces that create meaningful impact.

Under the supervision of the Senior Legal Director, the incumbent will advise on legal matters relating to the company's clients and suppliers. Ideally, they will have a minimum of 4 years' experience in business, transactional and corporate law. Their main responsibilities will be as follows:
(In compliance with Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and international contracts)
- Review professional services contracts;
- Draft and/or revise various contracts and agreements (service offers, non-disclosure agreements, preliminary agreements);
- Review tender documents;
- Manage project insurance requests (PSPLs);
- Draft and/or revise subcontractor contracts;
- Keep minutes up to date;
- Update the REQ;
- Draft shareholder and director resolutions;
- Manage share subscriptions, including returns on average assets (ROAA);
- Keep the capital structure table up to date (cap table);
- Offer support for dividend payments;
- Manage and monitor litigation files (communicate with insurers and coordinat with relevant teams and external lawyers);
- Act as an intermediary with insurers;
- Manage insurance renewal files;
- Prepare claims notifications for insurers;
- Update accreditations with professional bodies and associations;
- Manage information registered in the Carrefour Lobby Québec registry;
- Identify and assess corporate and legal risks, then make appropriate recommendations.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in law or business administration, or equivalent experience
- Be a member of the Quebec Bar
- 4 to 7 years' relevant experience
- Perfect command of French and English, both spoken and written
- Demonstrate a sense of responsibility, good judgement and flexibility
- Demonstrate rigour and attention to detail, initiative, creativity and autonomy
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

**Additional Information**
Lemay makes its employee development and well-being a priority. Part of that is offering the following advantages:

- Competitive salary;
- Flexible group insurance program (health and dental insurance);
- $1008 envelope to invest as needed (Health and Wellness Management Accounts, RRSP/DPSP);
- Payment of membership fees to your professional association;
- A minimum of three (3) weeks vacation;
- Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day;
- Hybrid and remote work policy at all times;
- Summer schedule and flexible hours all year round;
- Social activities throughout the year;
- Internal training offered to all employees (Lemay Academy);
- Onboarding paired with a colleague;
- Online training platforms and gym in some offices;
- Telemedicine platform;
- Up to 70% discount on monthly public transit passes.

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