Senior Legal Counsel

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At Cascades, sustainable development means respecting the nature of our 10,000 talents.

• Work-life balance (telecommuting, flexible hours);
• Group insurance & pension plan with company contributions;
• Accessible gym space and/or paid sports activities;
• Profit-sharing plan (three times a year!);
• Employee assistance program (physical and mental health);
• Long-term career management plan and training;
• Contribute to the success of a Quebec multinational with strong environmental values.
  
  

Develop your full potential

Develop your expertise as a Senior Legal Counsel.

Reporting to the Director of Legal Affairs, the Senior Legal Counsel's mission is to participate in the implementation of the group's strategic plan by providing legal advice to business partners with a view to limiting the risks of litigation to which they may be exposed. In practice, you will draft and review a multitude of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, letters and legal opinions, and closely monitor the evolution of the legislative framework related to Cascades' activities. You will coordinate certain operations and sales contracts and support the Vice-President and Director of Legal Affairs during transactions. Finally, you will disseminate reliable and relevant legal information and ensure that your group's activities comply with current legislation and the company's internal policies in order to maximize the achievement of business objectives and minimize legal risks.

Job responsibilities :

• Ensure regulatory compliance and protection of Cascades' rights;
• Negotiate, draft and review complex contracts, leases and agreements;
• Draft and revise legal letters and documents;
• Draft legal opinions relating to the company's activities;
• Supervise and coach legal advisors;
• Collaborate and coordinate with external legal departments;
• Create and distribute legal training courses.
  
  

Bring out the best in yourself

Commit. Evolve. Preserve.

Every day, our green-blooded colleagues choose to respect nature by passionately contributing to our mission.

You too can put your strengths to good use:

• 6 to 8 years' relevant experience in litigation or private practice;
• Ability to quickly grasp business issues;
• Ability to reconcile business needs with legal risks;
• Supervisory skills (organization, planning, supervision and coaching);
• Bilingualism (working with teams in Canada and the U.S.);
• Ability to understand financial statements;
• Talented communicator and ability to simplify;
• Exemplary rigor and integrity;
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to influence peers and partners.
  
  

We look forward to meeting you!

Core competencies defined for this job

Planning and organizing

Decision-making

Advisory role

Values and ethics

Rigour

Impact and influence

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Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner.

About Cascades

To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are source of possibilities since 1964. Cascades have been providing sustainable, innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene and recovery. Join 10,000 talents working in a network in almost 80 operating units located in North America.