Cascades
Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC, Canada
Welcome Home! 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 #respectyourtruenature #revealyourpotential 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.
Welcome Home! 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 #respectyourtruenature #revealyourpotential 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.
Circle K
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OIN OUR TEAM – ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD INC. Maybe you’ve stopped by for a coffee, fueled up your car or grabbed something to eat on the go. Then you know what Couche-Tard is all about. Our mission is simple: to make our customers' lives a little easier every day. We’ve grown into a successful global company with over 15,000 stores in 26 countries, serving more than 6 million customers each day. In all, we have more than 120,000 people working at our stores and support offices. Director Legal Affairs, Real Estate Department: Canadian Legal Affairs Location: Toronto, On (305 Milner Avenue) Type: Permanent, Full-time Hybrid: 3 days at the office and 2 days remotely Do you have exceptional communication skills? Are you well versed in commercial real estate and commercial laws? Are you passionate about negotiations? If so, look no further, we have the job for you! Reporting to the Head of Legal Affairs, within our Canadian Legal Affairs department, the Director Legal Affairs, Real Estate will provide daily legal support to different business units within the company. What You Will Do
Draft, negotiate and review various real estate agreements (sale and purchase agreements, transfer of properties, leases, offer to lease, etc.) and commercial agreements;
Conduct survey and title review;
Handle land entitlement, design and construction issues;
Ensure company compliance with contractual agreements, applicable laws and regulations;
Advise on the interpretation of legal documents, applicable laws and regulations in a manner that provides practical legal solutions while properly managing risk to the company;
Provide legal opinions and analysis of possible legal solutions and give recommendations to address and meet business and legal objectives;
Stay informed of changes in applicable laws and regulations, and bring required changes, if need be, to ensure the compliance of the company’s practices with applicable rules;
Interact occasionally with external counsel, advisors, external vendors and business partners, including brokers, buyers/sellers and developers.
Manage Legal Clerk that reports into the role.
What You'll Need
10 years or more of relevant legal experience in commercial real estate matters. This includes, but not limited to: the acquisition and/or leasing of both unimproved land and operating facilities and commercial agreements drafting and negotiation;
Member of the Ontario Bar;
Knowledge of commercial and corporate laws;
Rigour, analytical sense and business acumen;
Ability to work with internal and external contacts and provide professional service on a daily basis;
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
Ability to work under pressure and to effectively manage priorities;
Bilingualism (English & French) is a strong asset.
WHY WORK WITH US Alimentation Couche-Tard has been named one of the "Best Employers in Montreal" for 2023;
Complete benefits packages (medical and dental);
Possibility of enrolling in a pension plan with employer contributions or a stock purchase plan;
Employee discounts in stores and with multiple of our partners;
Paid time off plan including vacation, sick days and personal days;
Work in a collaborative, dynamic and high performing team;
Scholarship program available to the employee and the employee's children.
Mode hybrid.
INTERESTED ? You are only a few clicks away from joining an exceptional company! Those interested in this position should apply on our career site: https://carrieres.couche-tard.com We thank all candidates for their interest in this position; Only selected individuals will be contacted. Couche-Tard attaches great importance to diversity in the workplace and subscribes to the principle of employment equity by encouraging applications from designated groups, namely: women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (« Couche-Tard ») Couche-Tard is a Canadian company whose shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:ATD.A) (TSX:ATD.B). Couche-Tard is a leader in the Canadian convenience store industry. In the United States, it is the largest independent convenience store operator in terms of the number of company-operated stores. In Europe, Couche-Tard is a leader in convenience store and road transportation fuel retail in the Scandinavian countries (Norway, Sweden and Denmark), in the Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania), as well as in Ireland, and has an important presence in Poland. In addition, under licensing agreements, close to 2,350 stores are operated under the Circle K banner in 15 other countries and territories (Saudi Arabia, Cambodia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Jamaica, Macau, Mexico, Mongolia, New Zealand and Vietnam). Circle K values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from the following designated groups: women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. We are committed to providing employment accommodation with the legal job board in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request in all aspects of the selection process. R329010
OIN OUR TEAM – ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD INC. Maybe you’ve stopped by for a coffee, fueled up your car or grabbed something to eat on the go. Then you know what Couche-Tard is all about. Our mission is simple: to make our customers' lives a little easier every day. We’ve grown into a successful global company with over 15,000 stores in 26 countries, serving more than 6 million customers each day. In all, we have more than 120,000 people working at our stores and support offices. Director Legal Affairs, Real Estate Department: Canadian Legal Affairs Location: Toronto, On (305 Milner Avenue) Type: Permanent, Full-time Hybrid: 3 days at the office and 2 days remotely Do you have exceptional communication skills? Are you well versed in commercial real estate and commercial laws? Are you passionate about negotiations? If so, look no further, we have the job for you! Reporting to the Head of Legal Affairs, within our Canadian Legal Affairs department, the Director Legal Affairs, Real Estate will provide daily legal support to different business units within the company. What You Will Do
Draft, negotiate and review various real estate agreements (sale and purchase agreements, transfer of properties, leases, offer to lease, etc.) and commercial agreements;
Conduct survey and title review;
Handle land entitlement, design and construction issues;
Ensure company compliance with contractual agreements, applicable laws and regulations;
Advise on the interpretation of legal documents, applicable laws and regulations in a manner that provides practical legal solutions while properly managing risk to the company;
Provide legal opinions and analysis of possible legal solutions and give recommendations to address and meet business and legal objectives;
Stay informed of changes in applicable laws and regulations, and bring required changes, if need be, to ensure the compliance of the company’s practices with applicable rules;
Interact occasionally with external counsel, advisors, external vendors and business partners, including brokers, buyers/sellers and developers.
Manage Legal Clerk that reports into the role.
What You'll Need
10 years or more of relevant legal experience in commercial real estate matters. This includes, but not limited to: the acquisition and/or leasing of both unimproved land and operating facilities and commercial agreements drafting and negotiation;
Member of the Ontario Bar;
Knowledge of commercial and corporate laws;
Rigour, analytical sense and business acumen;
Ability to work with internal and external contacts and provide professional service on a daily basis;
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
Ability to work under pressure and to effectively manage priorities;
Bilingualism (English & French) is a strong asset.
WHY WORK WITH US Alimentation Couche-Tard has been named one of the "Best Employers in Montreal" for 2023;
Complete benefits packages (medical and dental);
Possibility of enrolling in a pension plan with employer contributions or a stock purchase plan;
Employee discounts in stores and with multiple of our partners;
Paid time off plan including vacation, sick days and personal days;
Work in a collaborative, dynamic and high performing team;
Scholarship program available to the employee and the employee's children.
Mode hybrid.
INTERESTED ? You are only a few clicks away from joining an exceptional company! Those interested in this position should apply on our career site: https://carrieres.couche-tard.com We thank all candidates for their interest in this position; Only selected individuals will be contacted. Couche-Tard attaches great importance to diversity in the workplace and subscribes to the principle of employment equity by encouraging applications from designated groups, namely: women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (« Couche-Tard ») Couche-Tard is a Canadian company whose shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:ATD.A) (TSX:ATD.B). Couche-Tard is a leader in the Canadian convenience store industry. In the United States, it is the largest independent convenience store operator in terms of the number of company-operated stores. In Europe, Couche-Tard is a leader in convenience store and road transportation fuel retail in the Scandinavian countries (Norway, Sweden and Denmark), in the Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania), as well as in Ireland, and has an important presence in Poland. In addition, under licensing agreements, close to 2,350 stores are operated under the Circle K banner in 15 other countries and territories (Saudi Arabia, Cambodia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Jamaica, Macau, Mexico, Mongolia, New Zealand and Vietnam). Circle K values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from the following designated groups: women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. We are committed to providing employment accommodation with the legal job board in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request in all aspects of the selection process. R329010