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Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

American Iron and MetalMontreal, Montreal (administrative region), Canada
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

Job Description

We are looking for a senior-level, bilingual (French / English) Corporate Lawyer with a minimum of 10 years of experience to join our dynamic legal team. This role will require you to manage and oversee a wide variety of legal matters, including contract review, transactional law, environmental law, as well as employment, compliance, and litigation-related issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the legal and regulatory challenges within the recycling and scrap metal industry, and will be instrumental in providing strategic, practical, and operational legal support to the business. The position reports to the Vice-President Legal Affairs.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Contract Review and Negotiation :

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including supplier agreements, sales contracts, leases, joint ventures, and other business-related agreements.

  • Ensure compliance with local, national, and international laws, regulations, and best practices.
  • Transactional Law :

    • Lead and support corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, and real estate transactions.

  • Provide strategic legal advice during corporate restructuring, financing, and business development efforts.
  • Environmental Law :

    • Advise on environmental laws and regulations affecting scrap metal recycling operations.

  • Oversee, together with the Environmental Department, compliance with environmental permits, waste disposal regulations, and other environmental compliance matters.
  • Employment Law :

    • Provide legal advice on employment-related matters, employee agreements, and workplace policies.

  • Support the company in employment litigation, including resolving disputes, claims, and grievances.
  • Litigation (Optional but Considered an Asset) :

    • Manage, supervise, and resolve any litigation or disputes involving the company, including matters related to business operations and regulatory compliance.

  • Collaborate with external counsel when necessary.
  • Compliance and Risk Management :

    • Ensure compliance with corporate governance, trade regulations, and corporate policies.

  • Develop and implement risk management strategies to protect the company from potential legal liabilities.
  • Global Legal Support :

    • Provide legal counsel to the company's global operations, addressing legal issues in various jurisdictions.

  • Collaborate with other departments (e.g., operations, finance, HR) to ensure legal compliance in the company's global dealings.

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Law and member of the Quebec Bar.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate law, with a focus on contract review, transactional law, and environmental law.
  • Expertise in scrap metal industry regulations and practices is highly desirable.
  • Experience with employment law and litigation is considered an asset.
  • Strong knowledge of Quebec and Canadian corporate law, as well as familiarity with international legal frameworks and regulations.
  • Fully bilingual in French and English (spoken and written) is required.
  • Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and legal matters efficiently and with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • A proactive, solution-oriented, and practical approach to legal problem-solving is a must.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

    • Additional Information

    What we offer!

  • Competitive salary + other perks
  • Group insurance & RRSP program
  • Company-wide events throughout the year (BBQ, Holiday party etc.)
  • Free gym on site
  • Two cafeterias on site (subsidized meal program available)
  • Dynamic & rewarding work environment- work on high-impact, meaningful projects while also having fun!

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