Legal Counsel

Job Description Are you a proactive and solutions-oriented legal professional? Are you interested in working in a multilingual, dynamic and friendly environment that encourages personal and professional development? We would love to meet you! As Legal Counsel, you'll provide legal guidance and strategic support across a broad range of business activities, including contract negotiation, compliance, litigation management, insurance law, corporate governance, and regulatory obligations. You'll work closely with business leaders to deliver creative legal solutions that drive business results while managing legal risks. What does your typical day look like? Manage and provide legal oversight for coverage complaints, HR disputes, litigation matters, settlements, and insurance-related legal issues. Offer legal guidance to internal teams on complex coverage, employment, compliance, and regulatory matters. Draft, review, negotiate, and administer a wide range of commercial, supplier, and corporate agreements. Support the business on HR, immigration, global mobility, restructuring, and workforce-related legal matters. Oversee litigation reporting, dispute resolution, and relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Manage intellectual property, licensing obligations, trademark registrations, corporate insurance renewals, and related legal documentation. Lead and maintain governance and compliance committees, ensuring adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements. Provide broad legal support to the business and Legal Department through research, document review, compliance initiatives, corporate projects, and strategic legal advice. This position is based in our Sherbrooke office and follows a hybrid work model, with a required on-site presence of four (4) days per week. What skills and experience are we looking for? University degree in Law from recognized University. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field. Licensed with the Quebec Bar. Licensed with Common Law degree is an asset. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and French. Strong knowledge of contracts, insurance, labour (Quebec and Ontario), corporate, immigration, privacy, and regulatory matters. Experience working in a law firm and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial and corporate agreements. Demonstrated experience managing litigation, employment-related matters, and legal issues affecting Canadian and international businesses. Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Self-motivated professional with exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders and subject matter experts. When you apply: If you require assistance or accommodation during our recruitment process, please notify Human Resources so that we can review and consider how we may be able to assist you based on your individual needs. We offer you Global Excel offers more than a position! We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary, performance bonus and an extensive benefits package; A professional future with opportunities for development, growth, and advancement; RRSP Match program; Financial assistance to employees who wish to continue their education; Work/life balance, health and wellness initiatives including an excellent EAP program; Employee engagement programs. To get a taste of the Global Excel life and for more information on our company, visit our Facebook page and website:

The Legal Counsel provides strategic legal guidance and oversight across business activities including contract negotiation, compliance, and litigation management. They work closely with internal teams to manage legal risks while supporting HR, corporate governance, and regulatory obligations.

Candidates must hold a university degree in Law and be licensed with the Quebec Bar, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong proficiency in English and French is required, along with expertise in insurance, labour, and corporate law.

• Competitive compensation package • Performance bonus • Extensive benefits package • Professional development opportunities • RRSP match program • Financial assistance for education • Work/life balance • Health and wellness initiatives • Employee assistance program • Employee engagement programs

• ComplianceSouhaitée
• Contract NegotiationSouhaitée

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• Contract negotiation
• Compliance
• Litigation management
• Insurance law
• Corporate governance
• Regulatory obligations
• Employment law
• Commercial agreements
• Dispute resolution
• Intellectual property
• Licensing
• Trademark registration
• Legal research
• Strategic legal advice
• Immigration law
• Global mobility
• Legal Support
• Document Review
• Litigation Management
• Case Law
• Intellectual Property Licensing
• Global Mobility
• Solution-Oriented
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Business Results
• Planning
• Self-Motivation
• Labor Compliance
• Legal Risk
• Research
• Multilingualism
• Lawsuits
• Communication
• Contract Negotiation
• Corporate Governance
• Dispute Resolution
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Engagement
• Governance
• Insurance Law
• Interpersonal Communications
• Restructuring (Business)
• Trademarks
• Prioritization
• Detail Oriented

• Legal
• Management & Leadership
• Human Resources
• Legal Counsel
• Lawyer (General)
• Lawyers

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

10 sept. 2027

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Présence au bureau

4 jours par semaine