Legal Counsel

Cogeco•Montreal, QC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The incumbent’s mission is to provide strategic and practical legal advice to support Cogeco’s day-to-day operations and growth initiatives. This role requires a strong commercial mindset, the ability to simplify complex legal issues, and a solution-oriented approach to mitigating business risks.

Requirements

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or B.C.L.) and a member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec (Quebec Bar).
Generally a minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in commercial law, acquired within a recognized law firm or corporate legal department.
Faultless proficiency in both French and English (oral and written) is essential, as the position involves daily collaboration with teams and partners outside Quebec (notably in the United States).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the telecommunications, consumer protection, technology, or media sectors.
Sharp Business Acumen: Ability to align legal advice with the company's growth objectives and operational realities.
Team Spirit and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, prioritizing collective interest and the success of joint projects.
Autonomy and Rigor: High organizational capacity to manage multiple priority files simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Review, draft, and lead negotiations for a wide variety of commercial agreements, including procurement contracts, leases, network management agreements, and strategic partnerships.
Identify, assess, and minimize legal and commercial risks related to new business and marketing initiatives deployed across multiple provinces and states (Canada and the United States).
Guide internal teams on laws and regulations applicable to the telecommunications, broadcasting, consumer protection, and competition sectors.
Supervise and coordinate mandates entrusted to external law firms for complex litigation, cross-border transactions, or highly specialized files.
Manage customer complaint files and respond to claims brought before the Small Claims Division.
Closely monitor changes in laws and regulatory frameworks that could impact the telecommunications and media industry to adapt internal policies.