In-House Counsel

3 weeks ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada McIntosh Perry Full time

About Egis

Egis is a leading international consulting and engineering group that provides expertise in the fields of infrastructure, industry, and urban development. With a presence in 120 countries, Egis leverages the expertise of its 18,000 employees to design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that address the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable, and resilient territorial development.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced In-House Counsel to join our team in Canada. As the sole in-house legal counsel in Canada, you will provide advice and guidance on various legal matters for all Egis Business Lines in the region. You will be a member of the Group Legal, Ethics & Compliance department (LE&CD), reporting directly to the head of Business Legal based in France and indirectly to the North American CEO.

Responsibilities

  • Provide solution-oriented advice, recommendations, support, and training on legal issues and regulatory risks.
  • Offer guidance on various agreements, including engineering, consulting, and professional services agreements, procurement contracts, cooperation, consortium, and joint venture agreements.
  • Manage and supervise disputes, legal actions, litigation, and regulatory risks, collaborating with external counsels as needed.
  • Oversee Ethics & Compliance in the country, participating in and overseeing the Ethics & Compliance program, and contributing to enriching the risk culture within the country.
  • Manage corporate entity housekeeping, including changes of D&O, approval of annual financial statements, and maintenance of operational licenses.
  • Provide day-to-day legal support to operations and functions, including legal watch, knowledge management, and training of operational staff.

Requirements

  • Fluent in English and French.
  • 7-10 years' experience as an in-house lawyer in an international environment, with management experience, ideally in the technical engineering or construction/real estate sectors.
  • Knowledge of international contracts such as FIDIC and IFIs (e.g., WB, JICA, AFD, ADB) is a plus.
  • Master's Degree/Postgraduate in Law with a strong knowledge of private and public law.
  • Demonstrable experience in commercial law, corporate law, and regulatory or administrative law in Canada.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a complex matrix environment with Legal, Ethics and Compliance Departments, and business stakeholders.
  • Solution-oriented mindset, energetic, motivated self-starter, with a capacity to challenge the status quo and strive for excellence in a fast-paced environment.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changes while meeting deadlines.
  • Well-organized with the ability to handle multiple projects.
  • Analytical mindset and critical thinking skills.

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