Responsable des affaires juridiques / Legal Affairs Lead

Smardt•Dorval, QC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a global pioneer in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology with an expanding portfolio of thermal management solutions, SMARDT is dedicated to delivering high-efficiency and energy-saving systems for industries, real estate developments, health care and educational centers worldwide. We operate manufacturing facilities in the US, Canada, Germany, China, and Australia, with a team of over 900 employees. With a focus on reliability, performance, and environmental stewardship, SMARDT continues to redefine industry standards through advanced engineering and a commitment to a more sustainable future.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role
Legal experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
10 years experience in office environment
Certificate in Law or Bachelors in Law (Quebec preferred)
Certification/diploma/legal experience in Quebec.
Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Technological skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Adobe
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance issues, and internal controls related to manufacturing, especially in the context of IPO preparation.
Adhere to safe work practices
French/English bilingual (Oral and written English is required to participate in verbal and written communication with colleagues, clients and third parties and to work with documentation provided by third parties)
Excellent attention to detail, critical thinker and great problem solver
Ability to work unsupervised with a “can-do” attitude and approach

Nice To Haves

German oral and/or written skills and asset

Responsibilities

Review, redline & draft agreements: highlight legal risks (ex: NDAs, letters, addendums, sales agreements, terms & conditions)
Manage corporate governance in Canada, USA, Germany, France – including updating data room
Legal administration: draft and review policies, liaise with third party counsel, perform basic translation
Assist general managers and sales personnel in AMER and EMEA with legal questions (eg. contract review or amendments, research); develop legal based solutions to business queries
Research AMER and EMEA laws (employment, contract, and laws affecting the construction industry)
Draft letters/emails, report and present where required
Compliance & Regulatory Monitoring: Ensure the company’s operations comply with international, regional, and local regulations, including environmental, safety, and legal standards.
Stakeholder Communication: Communicate legal risk-related information effectively to stakeholders, including the leadership team, board of directors, business partners, colleagues and external partners.
Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging risks, best practices in legal drafting, research, management; and recommend or implement specific continuous improvements to the company’s approach/strategies.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, risk, sustainability internal controls, production, sales, engineering, HR with legal frameworks and documents to support business operations and initiatives; provide training where needed on legal matters for cross functional teams