Why should you join our team? Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

Senior Counsel – Corporate Affairs As a Senior Counsel – Corporate Affairs, you will serve as an expert advisor on governance, corporate law, and compliance for the entire organization. You will support the Board of Directors, its committees, and affiliated companies in their decision‑making and administrative activities, while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations and best governance practices. You will also contribute to the development of the company’s governance frameworks, compliance with privacy laws, and the implementation of corporate policies aligned with industry best practices.

Your day‑to‑day responsibilities

Prepare for and participate in meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees, including the preparation of preliminary agendas, executive summaries, supporting documents, and minutes

Follow up on decisions and actions resulting from Board and committee meetings

Provide legal advice and support regarding corporate law, governance, and privacy

Participate in corporate reorganization projects and ensure that relevant information is communicated to the parties involved

Ensure the development, updating, and maintenance of the Code of Conduct and related policies





Cooperate in investigations related to complaints received under the Code of Conduct or other corporate policies

Advise the organization on best practices in governance and monitor new market trends and requirements

Draft and update corporate regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures

Serve as secretary of the Board at the annual meetings of affiliated companies

Participate in compliance initiatives related to the protection of personal information and the French language

Requirements

Bachelor of Law (LLB/Law degree)

Member of the Quebec Bar or the bar association of another Canadian province

At least 7 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, in‑house, or a combination of both settings

Professional Skills

Excellent ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines

High level of independence and excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail and professional rigor

High integrity and ethical standards

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

Ability to work effectively as part of multidisciplinary teams

Ability to develop and maintain trusting relationships with partners and stakeholders

Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically

Ability to evaluate, prioritize,



and successfully bring projects to completion

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Bilingualism (French and English, both spoken and written) is required to facilitate ongoing collaboration with various stakeholders outside Quebec

Additional Considerations

The position is based at the company's head office in Longueuil, steps away from the Longueuil‑Université de Sherbrooke metro station.

This position is a P4 level.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season

100% Innergex‑funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services via telemedicine

Group retirement plans with employer participation

100% Innergex‑funded Wellness account

Electric vehicle (E‑VIP) incentive program

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunitiesOffices accessible by public transportation

Innergex is an equal prospect employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate Affairs (Longueuil)
🏢 Innergex
📍 Longueuil