Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary

AtkinsRéalis • Montreal, QC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role will report to the Head of Corporate Finance, Securities and Regulatory Affairs. As Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary within the Corporate Secretariat team, you will collaborate with a global team of paralegals located in various jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Member of the Barreau du Québec.
• 5 to 7 years of experience as in-house legal counsel within a Canadian public company or in the corporate/commercial department of a Canadian law firm.
• Excellent knowledge of corporate law, securities law and the regulatory framework applicable to public companies.
• Ability to monitor and analyze developments in the regulatory framework applicable to public companies and to make practical recommendations in that regard.
• Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Sound judgment, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple requests at the same time.
• Demonstrated ability to work and adapt in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Leadership, professional judgment, integrity and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Strong professionalism, discretion and ability to preserve the confidentiality of sensitive matters.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within an international company or with matters involving multi-jurisdictional dimensions would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the preparation of periodic and other public disclosures, including the proxy circular, annual information form, financial documents and quarterly and annual CEO/CFO certifications.
• Participating in the preparation of the annual meeting of shareholders of Groupe AtkinsRéalis inc.
• Providing advice on securities law, public company compliance and corporate governance matters.
• Providing general support for subsidiary governance, including in connection with legal entity management and rationalization initiatives, as well as the review of documentation relating to internal reorganizations and share capital changes.
• Preparing or reviewing documents related to the Company’s financing activities.
• Providing advice relating to executive compensation and share-based compensation plans.
• Assisting the Corporate Secretary in preparing documents related to corporate governance and the activities of the Board of Directors of Groupe AtkinsRéalis inc. and its committees, including drafting resolutions, minutes, memoranda and information documents.
• Preparing or reviewing the documents required in connection with transactions and tax reorganizations, such as the issuance and transfers of shares, share redemptions and rollovers, dividend declarations, etc.
• Performing all other duties related to the role.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Employee recognition
• A brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
• Diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• Hybrid working culture
• Generous time-off policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed