AVOCAT(E) GÉNÉRAL(E) (10 à 15 ans d’expérience)
Montréal ou Québec

Notre client, fondé il y a 40 ans dans la province de Québec, est le leader de son secteur manufacturier, soumis à une réglementation stricte.  En pleine expansion, l’entreprise compte plus de 900 employés et exploite des usines au Canada et aux États-Unis.  Fort du soutien d’une société canadienne de capital d’investissement réputée et expérimentée, cette entreprise est prête à franchir une nouvelle étape dans son développement.

Notre client est à la recherche d’un(e) avocat(e) général(e) chargé(e) de superviser l’ensemble des questions juridiques au Canada et aux États-Unis, ainsi que de diriger les équipes juridiques, de santé et sécurité, et réglementaires.  En tant que membre de l’équipe de direction, vous participerez et contribuerez aux discussions stratégiques et de gestion.  Outre votre compréhension des opérations de fusions et acquisitions, vous serez amené(e) à négocier et à rédiger des contrats commerciaux, à fournir des conseils sur des questions relatives à l’entreprise, à la réglementation, au syndicat et à la gestion de risques, et à gérer le budget du service juridique.  Ce poste relève du PDG; il s’agit d’un poste hybride, avec trois jours de travail au bureau par semaine, et peut être basé à Québec ou à Montréal.  Ce rôle vise à remplacer un poste existant.

Le ou la candidat(e) idéal(e) devra posséder 10 à 15 ans d’expérience dans le domaine des fusions et acquisitions et du droit des affaires, acquise au sein d’un grand cabinet d’avocats et/ou d’une grande entreprise.  Une bonne connaissance du système juridique américain et des questions syndicales, ainsi qu’une expérience professionnelle dans un secteur réglementé et manufacturier, constitueront également un atout.  Une maîtrise des deux langues (français/anglais) ainsi qu’une expérience préalable de gestion d’équipe et d’élaboration de stratégies à un niveau de direction seront indispensables.  Vous faites preuve d’ambition et de motivation, et vous savez diriger une équipe tout en gérant plusieurs priorités simultanées, ce poste s’adresse à vous!  Une approche pratique du droit ainsi que d’excellentes compétences relationnelles sont indispensables, car vous serez amené à collaborer avec des équipes commerciales au sein de l’organisation, tant au Canada qu’aux États-Unis.

C’est une occasion unique de rejoindre cette entreprise en pleine expansion, composée de collaborateurs performants et sympathiques.  Notre client offre un milieu de travail convivial et ouvert, ainsi qu’une rémunération concurrentielle, y compris une participation significative au capital dans cette entreprise à forte croissance.  Si cette offre vous intéresse, veuillez envoyer votre CV et votre lettre de motivation à Lorene Nagata chez NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search aux coordonnées suivantes : lorene@nagataconnex.com. Vous pouvez également contacter Me Caroline Haney du cabinet Recrutement juridique Haney inc. par courriel à caroline@haneyrecrutement.com.

Apply Now

AVOCAT(E) GÉNÉRAL(E) (10 à 15 ans d’expérience)

  • Drop files here or
    Max. file size: 1 GB.

    • * Required

      ** See our Policy for more details

    EMPLOYMENT AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE
    (2-5 Years’ Experience)

    Massey LLP is a Toronto-based boutique law firm built on a cornerstone of excellence to deliver bespoke legal and advisory solutions to its clients on a wide range of legal issues. Its founders are experienced lawyers who have developed specialty areas of legal expertise, and have worked on high profile and complex legal matters.

    Massey LLP is seeking an Employment and Commercial Litigation Associate to join its growing team. In this role, you will take carriage of a broad range of employment and commercial litigation matters, including executive employment law, wrongful dismissal claims, workplace investigations, professional disciplinary proceedings, contract and commercial litigation, and related matters. You will manage files from pre-litigation negotiations through to final resolution, appear before courts and administrative tribunals, and work closely with the firm’s partners on complex matters. The office is conveniently located in downtown Toronto, and is primarily in-office, with some flexibility for remote work. This role is to fill an existing vacancy, with a total target compensation, including base salary and bonus, of $130,000 – $180,000.

    The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of employment litigation experience gained from a reputable law firm. You must possess strong analytical, drafting and negotiation skills as you will be expected to manage files independently. Excellent interpersonal skills, a commitment to client service, and the ability to manage client relationships will be essential in this role. You must be a self-starter and have an entrepreneurial approach to practice development.

    This is a great opportunity to join a collegial team that offers interesting work, mentorship, business development support, and good work/life balance in an informal but professional environment. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Lesa Ong of NagataConnex Executive Legal Search for a confidential discussion, or forward your cover letter, cv and transcript to info@nagataconnex.com

    As this is an exclusive campaign with NagataConnex Executive Legal Search, any resumes received from other sources will be forwarded to them.

     

    Apply Now

    EMPLOYMENT AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE (2-5 Years’ Experience)

    • Drop files here or
      Max. file size: 1 GB.

      • * Required

        ** See our Policy for more details

      ASSOCIATE COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
      (3-6 years experience)

      For over 40 years, Sotos LLP has been a leader in franchise, licensing, distribution and litigation law. Ranked in the top band by Chambers in Franchise Law and consistently listed in Lexpert and Who’s Who Legal in the Franchise Law category, both in Canada and Internationally, this boutique firm has established itself as a leader in its field. This success brings an expansion in its client base and the need for a Mid-level Associate to join its team.

      The ideal candidate will have 3 – 6 years of commercial litigation experience gained from a well-respected law firm. You will enjoy a broad practice including shareholder, contract and franchise disputes, although experience with franchise law is not required. No practice is required as Sotos has a full plate of work, however, a history of strong customer service and the ability to further develop existing client relationships will be required. This role is to fill an existing vacancy, and future partnership is available for the right candidate. Total target compensation, including base salary and bonus, is $135,000 – $185,000.

      This is a dynamic firm that continues to punch above its weight. By focusing on the best in class, it is now Canada’s number one franchise law firm. It has achieved this success while also maintaining the closeness of a boutique firm, doing top end work while allowing for a reasonable work/life balance. This firm can offer a competitive compensation package, including a defined benefit pension plan. If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your material, in confidence, to Lorene Nagata at NagataConnex Executive Legal Search.

      As this is an exclusive campaign with NagataConnex Executive Legal Search, any resumes received from other sources will be forwarded to them.

      Apply Now

      ASSOCIATE COMMERCIAL LITIGATION (3-6 years experience)

      • Drop files here or
        Max. file size: 1 GB.

        • * Required

          ** See our Policy for more details

        LEGAL COUNSEL / SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL
        (4-10 years’ experience)

        At McCain, our people are our greatest strength. Our commitment to ongoing development ensures that we continue to build the capability required to achieve our business goals, as well as provide opportunities for individual personal and professional growth. We are also fun and entrepreneurial – our people are empowered to solve problems and encouraged to bring forth new ideas. Being a well-known brand around the world, McCain is a true Canadian success story.

        The McCain Global Legal Team provides legal services and assists with the management of risks associated with our global business operations. As we continue to grow, we are seeking to fill the position of Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel, Sustainability. This individual will be part of McCain’s Global Legal Team across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. In this role, you will act as the key internal legal advisor and point person in relation to sustainable product initiatives (including environmental claims in relation to products), sustainability strategy and commitments and global sustainability reporting, as well as with respect to other evolving social responsibility regulatory areas around the world. Working closely with internal Sustainability, Marketing and other commercial colleagues, as well as with a network of external counsel in key regions throughout the world, you will provide sound and pragmatic advice to further the organization’s efforts in relation to sustainability and other social responsibility areas. This hybrid position will be based out of our global corporate headquarters in downtown Toronto and report to the General Counsel, Americas and VP Legal, Sustainability. This role is to fill an existing vacancy.

        The idea candidate will have a minimum of 4 – 10 years of regulatory (competition/ environmental) and/or sustainability experience gained from private practice or in house. You are a team player with sound judgement, a business mind and the ability to build relationships and instill trust with internal stakeholders. You have proven experience in overseeing, streamlining and moving projects forward with sound organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. You possess the confidence to instruct external counsel in multiple jurisdictions and to educate, train and advise internal stakeholders on the evolving regulatory landscape in relation to sustainability and other social responsibility regulatory areas. A down-to-earth personality, positive outlook and strong interpersonal skills will be necessary in this friendly environment.

        As a privately-owned family company with sales in over 160 countries and close to 50 manufacturing facilities around the globe, our values are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality, people and customer dedication have helped us achieve global annual sales in excess of CAD $16 billion. From our humble beginnings in the rural community of Florenceville, New Brunswick, McCain Foods is now a global business with 1 in 4 frozen potato products on the planet made by us! We are committed to making food that meets specific nutritional and ingredient criteria and we do so while remaining environmentally and socially responsible. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your material to Lorene Nagata and Lesa Ong at NagataConnex Executive Legal Search.

        As this is an exclusive campaign with NagataConnex Executive Legal Search, any resumes received from other sources will be forwarded to it.

        Apply Now

        LEGAL COUNSEL / SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL (4-10 years’ experience)

        • Drop files here or
          Max. file size: 1 GB.

          • * Required

            ** See our Policy for more details