Conseiller(ère) juridique principal(e) | Senior Legal Counsel

Victoria Park Medispa • Westmount, QC

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About The Position

Victoria Park Medispa is Canada's leading provider of medical aesthetic services, operating 27 locations across the country. Led by renowned plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and medical specialists, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care through the latest technologies, treatments, and skincare products in a safe, welcoming, and state-of-the-art environment.

Proudly recognized as Canada's Top Medispa for three consecutive years, recipient of the Consumer Choice Award, and a finalist for Canada's Best Managed Companies, Victoria Park continues to grow through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion.

As we continue this exciting growth journey, we are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team and play an important role in supporting the company's continued expansion across Canada.

Requirements

• LL.B. or J.D. from a recognized Canadian law school.
• Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec.
• Approximately 5-8 years of corporate/commercial legal experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, coordinating closings, and supporting post-acquisition integration.
• Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation experience.
• Practical knowledge of employment law, corporate governance, and privacy legislation.
• Experience working collaboratively with external legal counsel.
• Fully bilingual in English and French (spoken and written), as this role supports teams and business activities across Canada.
• Business-minded with strong commercial judgment.
• Practical, collaborative, and solutions oriented.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Confident partnering with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• High integrity, professionalism, and discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in-house or supporting corporate clients is considered an asset.
• Experience within healthcare or another regulated industry is considered an asset but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary internal legal resource supporting Victoria Park's acquisition strategy.
• Coordinate legal due diligence alongside Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Integration teams, and external legal counsel.
• Review, draft, and negotiate Letters of Intent, Asset Purchase Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, disclosure schedules, transition agreements, and other transaction documents.
• Identify legal risks throughout the transaction process and provide practical recommendations that support sound business decisions.
• Coordinate legal workstreams to help ensure transactions progress efficiently and on schedule.
• Support legal matters relating to post-acquisition integration, including the review and harmonization of contracts, employment documentation, and corporate records.
• Assist in developing standardized acquisition processes, templates, and documentation to support Victoria Park's continued growth.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including Professional Services Agreements with physicians, nurses, and healthcare providers; Vendor and supplier agreements; Technology and software agreements; Marketing and partnership agreements; Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements; Lease agreements and amendments; and Other commercial and operational contracts.
• Develop practical contract templates and legal playbooks to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Provide timely, practical, business-focused legal advice to leaders across the organization.
• Support contract negotiations while balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Help improve legal processes and contract management practices.
• Provide practical legal guidance on employment-related matters, including employment agreements, workplace policies, and general employment legislation.
• Support Human Resources with day-to-day legal questions while partnering with external employment counsel on complex matters.
• Provide legal guidance relating to privacy legislation, including Québec's Law 25, PIPEDA, and PHIPA.
• Support leaders in understanding healthcare regulatory and consumer protection requirements relevant to our business.
• Identify legal and compliance risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Support Executive Team and Board initiatives from a legal perspective.
• Recommend practical approaches to managing legal risk while supporting business objectives.
• Help establish scalable legal processes that support the company's continued growth.
• Act as the primary internal contact for external legal counsel.
• Determine which matters are best managed internally and when specialized legal expertise is required.
• Coordinate external legal resources to ensure timely, practical, and cost-effective legal support.
• Manage legal budgets and external legal spend.
• Identify opportunities to bring repeatable and appropriate legal work in-house while continuing to leverage external expertise where it adds value.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits as well as telemedicine.
• Professional membership dues and continuing legal education reimbursement
• Annual learning and development matching fund
• Employee discounts on Victoria Park treatments and premium skincare products
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where you'll work alongside an experienced Executive Team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior