Attorney – Montreal

Nordex Group

. Provide legal support to all business teams within Nordex North America .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$162,000 - CA$195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal support for business operations, including contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Proficient in providing legal advice across various teams while ensuring adherence to corporate governance and safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Law Degree (Juris Doctor)Current Law License in QuebecContract Negotiation and DraftingInternational Business Law ExperienceFluency in English and French

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Hard Skills

Legal SupportContract DraftingRegulatory ComplianceDispute ManagementProject Financing AgreementsSupply ContractsNon-Disclosure AgreementsCorporate GovernanceRisk ManagementEnvironmental Law

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationNegotiation SkillsBusiness OrientationIndependenceCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Wind Turbine GeneratorsInternational Business MattersU.C.C. Article 2Transport and Shipping ContractsSafety Protocols

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal support to all business teams within Nordex North America
Advise on legal matters, negotiate and draft contracts, manage disputes, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage insurance matters
Prepare and negotiate complex tenders for the supply and maintenance of wind turbine generators for wind farms throughout North America
Prepare and negotiate supply contracts with Nordex and other suppliers
Prepare and negotiate financing and project financing agreements, including legal and financial project structuring
Provide legal support to Sales, Project Management, Service, Engineering, and Human Resources teams
Handle environmental, municipal, intellectual property, legal dispute, and insurance matters
Participate in international legal projects of the Nordex Group as required
Prepare, review, edit, and negotiate customer commercial contracts, including supply, service, finance, and warranty agreements
Prepare, review, edit, and negotiate supplier agreements, including master purchasing, subcontractor, logistics, and consulting agreements
Provide legal advice through meetings, teleconferences, and email to Sales, Procurement, Project Management, Service, Finance, and People & Culture
Prepare, review, edit, and negotiate non-disclosure agreements
Analyze insurance coverage, support claims and investigations, coordinate with external insurance brokers, and direct outside litigation counsel
Manage corporate compliance documents, including corporate resolutions, stock registers, certificates, corporate minutes, and government registrations
Maintain and promote workplace safety standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law degree (Juris Doctor) required from an accredited Canadian law school
Current law license in Quebec
4 to 8 years of law firm practice encompassing international business matters, or in-house experience at an international or global company
Ability to operate, influence and counsel at the most senior level within the legal function and to business clients
Excellent oral and written communication, negotiation, and drafting skills
Highly motivated and business oriented
Capable of working independently and cooperating with the global Nordex Legal Team
Exposure to international business law is a plus
Professional experience handling complex issues and providing sophisticated and practical advice
Significant experience preparing and negotiating supply contracts, maintenance and service contracts, subcontractor agreements, project financing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and purchasing terms and conditions
Familiarity and experience working with U.C.C. Article 2 provisions
Experience with corporate governance issues
Risk management, insurance, and employment law are a plus
Experience with transport and shipping contracts, including bills of lading, is a plus
Ability to successfully complete Canadian regulatory laws surrounding pre-employment screening requirements
Must be able to work in Canada without Company sponsorship and travel to the US for training
Fluency in English and French is mandatory; Spanish and/or German is a plus
Ability to travel domestically and internationally and obtain a passport
Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under the auto insurance policy
Commitment to safety protocols, regulations, hazard mitigation, safety equipment, and effective safety communication
Must speak and understand English fluently for safety and job-related communication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Student Debt Repayment
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Parental Leave
Calm Subscription
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Accident Insurance
Legal Plans
Spot Pet Insurance
Auto and Home Insurance
Up to a 15% bonus
Opportunity to contribute to sustainable energy and international/intercultural cooperation