Negotiate, draft and review a variety of large-scale, complex and strategic agreements, including information technology contracts
Advise internal teams and act as a business partner on legal risks related to complex or strategic contractual matters
Anticipate business issues and propose innovative legal solutions aligned with the company's objectives
Issue legal opinions for Beneva and its subsidiaries on complex matters related to operations and strategic objectives
Contribute to the oversight of external counsel and other specialists on high-stakes contractual matters and projects
Support the Director in coordinating matters and assigning requests
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and analyze the impact of changes on contractual activities
Participate in mandates or special projects requiring in-depth contractual expertise
Act as a contract subject-matter resource and contribute to the team's skills development

Requirements
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or equivalent)
Member of the Barreau du Québec (Quebec Bar)
Minimum seven (7) years of relevant legal experience
Extensive experience in contract law and contract management
Knowledge and experience in information technologies
Proficiency in French,



both spoken and written
Advanced proficiency in English, both spoken and written
Ability to interact with English-speaking colleagues, partners, clients or suppliers

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in contract law and management, with a solid ability to negotiate and draft complex agreements. Proficient in providing legal opinions and advising on strategic contractual matters while ensuring compliance with regulatory developments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Contract Law Expertise
Contract Management
Information Technology Knowledge
Legal Opinion Issuance
Bilingual Proficiency in French and English

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
Negotiation
Drafting Agreements
Reviewing Contracts
Legal Risk Assessment
Contractual Compliance

Soft Skills
Business Partnership
Creative Problem Solving
Team Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Member of the Barreau du Québec

Industry Keywords
Strategic Agreements
Legislative Monitoring
Contractual Expertise
High-Stakes Projects
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📌 Legal Counsel – Contracts Montreal
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