Senior Legal Counsel, Transactions

VIA HFR - VIA TGF Inc • Montreal, QC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Alto, we are actively contributing to the transformation of Canada's future with our high-speed train project connecting Quebec City and Toronto. With the support of the Government of Canada, this innovative project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities and stimulate economic growth. The Senior Legal Counsel will serve as a key legal advisor supporting the delivery of Alto's High-Speed Rail project. The role provides expert legal guidance on complex commercial, procurement, project financing, infrastructure and public-private partnership matters, while helping to structure, negotiate and execute critical transactions. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across the organization and with external partners to manage legal risk, enable sound decision-making and support the successful advancement of the project and the Company's long-term objectives.

Requirements

• Law degree and member in good standing of the Quebec or Ontario Bar.
• Minimum 10 years professional experience in a similar role with a significant commercial and corporate component in major infrastructure projects.
• Exceptional rigor.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting commercial and corporate contracts.
• Able to work in a team-oriented environment and interact effectively with others.
• Dynamic, resourceful, results oriented.
• Perseverant, flexible and efficient.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in P3 and linear projects is an asset.
• Bilingualism in French and English, both spoken and written, is an important asset in this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the Company in the areas of infrastructure, P3s, public procurement, project financing and mergers and acquisitions with respect to the agreements to be put in place with the private development partner and more broadly in the context of the High-Speed Rail project.
• Provide legal advice with respect to the Company’s procurement activities, including by drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts for the purchase of goods and services.
• Oversee the legal aspects of assigned files, actively collaborate with the legal teams of the private development partner and of other counterparties, and supervise the quality and costs of legal services rendered by the law firms retained by the Company.
• Draft, revise and negotiate various types of documents, including contracts, analyses, presentations, etc.
• Advise colleagues in other vice-presidencies on the legal risks of the project and the Company's obligations and propose solutions to mitigate them.
• Conduct research on specific legal issues.

Benefits

• Basic paid group insurance for you and your family: medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
• Access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle.
• Flex-Alto account of $500 to encourage a healthier approach and a more sustainable mode of transportation.
• A retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA).
• Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring.
• An incentive compensation program.

What This Job Offers

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