02 Nov
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PRA Group (Nasdaq: PRAA)
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Quebec City
02 Nov
PRA Group (Nasdaq: PRAA)
Quebec City
Compensation
Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 annually
What you will do
Reporting to the Vice President, the General Counsel will lead the corporate governance function for the Canadian operations. You will review and draft legal documents and agreements associated with all Canadian activities. You will be responsible for the corporate maintenance of the corporation and provide corporate legal support to all departments of the corporation. The ideal candidate must be bilingual lawyer having relevant experience, strong academic credentials, good business acumen, outstanding communication and teamwork skills and the ability to manage multiple projects/tasks, sometimes within tight schedules.
Your duties will include
- Corporate governance and compliance work; corporate maintenance of PRA Group Canada Inc. and some related entities
- Due diligence work, when required
- Support to corporate counsel of the parent company and other departments within the PRA Group family
- Review/draft agreements, amendments, descriptions/summaries and other documents related to the operations of the corporation
- Maintenance of and updates to agreements repositories
- Work in collaboration with procurement and legal counsel of the parent company within the contract management system
- Legal guidance and practical recommendations to all departments on various issues
- Staying up to date on relevant laws and regulations
- Additional duties as specified by the Vice President
Minimum qualifications include
- Law degree from a recognized Canadian University
- Called to and in good standing with the Quebec Bar Association and/or the Ontario Bar Association
- 3-5 years of experience (preferably in a law firm workplace)
- Knowledge of all legislation and framework relevant to the operations of the corporation
- Knowledge of privacy laws and technology laws, standards, and issues will be an asset
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and newest technologies
- Bilingual: French and English (English is required for the position to ensure smooth communication with departments of the main office, the parent company, and affiliates)
What sets us apart
PRA Group Canada values its employees and offers innovative programs that promote teamwork, positive morale, and employee recognition. In today’s ever-changing work environment, we pride ourselves on our commitment to work/life balance. At PRA, we know company success is derived from the efforts of all our talented and hardworking employees. We are committed to delivering a total rewards program, including:
- Annual bonus program
- Three weeks of vacation
- Five paid days of personal and family obligations leave
- Group health and dental program at minimal cost to employees
- Pension plan
- Employee assistance program
- CLE reimbursement
- Recognition programs
- Positive work/life balance
- Hybrid work
Employment conditions
This is a full-time hybrid position requiring the successful candidate to work Monday through Friday with a set schedule of business hours (40 hours per week).
Additional Information
Location: Canada (Hybrid) – the position is hybrid. The employee will be required to work remotely and may be required to travel occasionally.
Language requirements
Bilingual: French and English. English is required for the position to ensure smooth communication with departments of the main office, the parent company, and affiliates.
📌 General Counsel (Quebec City)
🏢 PRA Group (Nasdaq: PRAA)
📍 Quebec City