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Legal Counsel, Contract Law and Litigation
GROUPE DEVIMCO. Provide legal advice and strategic support to the organization’s various business units .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice and strategic support in the real estate and construction sectors, with a strong focus on contract negotiation, risk assessment, and compliance with relevant regulations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Construction LawReal Estate LawCivil And Commercial LitigationContract Drafting And NegotiationRegulatory Compliance
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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingContract NegotiationLegal ResearchRisk AssessmentLitigation ManagementDeed PreparationConfidentiality AgreementsCorporate Document ReviewSettlement Strategy DevelopmentInformation Protection Practices
Soft Skills
Strategic ThinkingCollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingLeadership
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree In LawMember In Good Standing Of The Quebec Bar
Industry Keywords
Real Estate SectorConstruction SectorCCQCNESSTRBQLaw 25Regulatory Frameworks
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide legal advice and strategic support to the organization’s various business units
- Draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts related to the real estate and construction sectors, including ACC and CCDC contracts
- Participate in drafting and negotiating various types of contracts and related contractual documents
- Prepare and review deeds, agreements, confidentiality agreements, account-opening documents, and corporate documents
- Coordinate the work of external legal counsel as needed and follow up on mandates
- Advise internal teams on legal issues related to construction projects and contractual relationships
- Actively manage construction and real estate management litigation
- Assess risks, develop settlement strategies, and coordinate matters with external counsel
- Handle information requests, claims, and interventions from organizations including the CCQ, CNESST, and RBQ
- Collaborate on implementing and maintaining practices related to personal information protection and compliance with Law 25
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in the company’s areas of activity
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Law
- Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in private practice or in-house
- Relevant experience in construction law, real estate law, and civil and commercial litigation
- Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks applicable to the real estate and construction sectors
Benefits
Comp & perks- A wellness account to support your health, passions, and interests
- A competitive group insurance plan fully paid by the employer!
- A group RRSP and DPSP to help you invest in your future
- A generous vacation program, including a paid office closure during the Christmas holiday season
- A summer schedule that gives you an extra half-day each week to enjoy the warmer weather
- Five additional long weekends each year built into the company calendar
- Complete computer equipment provided on your first day
- Free parking or, if you prefer, a room to store your bicycle (at the head office)