Legal Counsel

Do you want to be part of an ambitious project to power global electrification efforts?
Is your sense of entrepreneurship stimulated by a culture of innovation and a constantly changing work environment?
Do you want to be involved in developing and growing a strong Quebec company?
We want your expertise
We are looking for a Legal Counsel to work on complex financing and securities matters in a collaborative and growing environment that puts a premium on personal autonomy and teamwork. Are you the person we need to take on this challenge?
YOUR MISSION
Under the direction of the Vice President, Legal Affairs & Corporate Secretary, you will be required to work in various areas of the law, including securities law, mining law, corporate law, financing, and commercial law in general:
Negotiate and draft letters of intent, financing agreements, M&A agreements, and other investments and financing-related documents, as well as prepare ancillary documents for commercial transactions;
Participate in financing and capital market transactions, including public offerings and private placements;
Advise the organization on regulations governing public companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange and ensure that the Company complies with its continuous disclosure obligations;
Support due diligence processes of financing or commercial transactions;
Advise and work with cross-functional teams on legal and commercial matters;
Keep track of legislative changes and industry trends;
Develop and implement internal policies and processes to ensure that the Company is compliant with its contractual, legal and regulatory obligations and streamline these operations;
Make recommendations that account for the Company’s reality and industry.
YOUR SKILLS PROFILE
Hold a Bachelor of Laws and be a member of the Barreau du Québec;
Have 4 to 6 years of relevant legal-firm or corporate experience with a solid background in corporate and project financing, securities for small and mid-cap public companies;
Knowledge of the mining, engineering and construction industry is an asset;
Have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
Solid business acumen and a pragmatic and astute approach to the practice of law;
Be independent, meticulous and good at managing priorities;
Good command of French and English (both oral and written);
Have a keen interest in learning and development.
Every individual has a unique profile. We’re above all looking for authentic and visionary people to help us fulfill our mission.
We encourage anyone who identifies as part of a minority group or who has had a unique career path to apply. Our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are reflected in our recruitment and career management practices.
POWER UP YOUR CAREER
Nouveau Monde Graphite wants to drive the energy revolution with advanced eco-friendly graphite materials for electric vehicles and clean technologies.
We integrate principles of sustainability, innovation and collaboration into every part of our business, from our mine to our battery materials plant. A future 100% electric mine and carbon-neutral operations. Responsibly extracted and processed materials. Partnership approach with Firts Nations and communities. Greener future.
Nouveau Monde Graphite is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, providing a dynamic and innovative environment, and fostering teamwork and creativity. Whether you work in the city or in nature, we give you the flexibility you need for a fulfilling work-life balance.
**Job status**: Permanent, full time
**Location**: Hybrid, Montreal office
Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted directly. Applications must be received by April 21, 2023.