Global Legal Counsel

2 days ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada WSP Canada Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and motivated lawyer to join our Global Legal Team at WSP Canada. This unique position will provide the opportunity to be involved in global corporate and securities matters, with a focus on ESG reporting and compliance.

Why Choose WSP Canada?
  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
  • We offer flexible work options, recognizing the importance of balance in our lives and encouraging you to prioritize your well-being.
  • We are a Canadian success story, proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
  • We enhance the world around us, from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, making a positive impact on our communities.
  • We offer outstanding career opportunities, growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday, and we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
  • We have a phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

We offer attractive pay, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits, including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform, as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise on regulatory compliance matters related to public reporting and monitor peer practices and regulatory changes that may impact the company's global public reporting, policies, and governance practices.
  • Support the enhancement of the company's ESG-related public reporting maturity by implementing processes and practices that will enhance future reporting practices and assist in preparing for emerging regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in the review of submissions to ESG ratings and rankings.
  • Assist with general corporate matters, including internal re-organizations.
  • Assist with M&A and corporate financing-related matters, when required.
  • Provide guidance to the operations in connection with disclosure services.
Requirements
  • Law degree from an accredited law school and license to practice law in Quebec.
  • 2 to 5 years of experience in corporate, securities law, and commercial law, including experience advising public companies on their corporate disclosures in private practice for a large law firm. European legal expertise is a plus.
  • Strong interest in corporate disclosure and reporting and ESG compliance matters.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
  • Good negotiation and drafting skills along with attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Proficient in legal tech and comfortable and unafraid of leveraging the latest legal technologies and tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and data management. Demonstrated ability to adapt to new software and platforms.
  • Proficiency in French and English, both spoken and written, with any additional languages being a bonus.

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