Senior Legal Counsel – Retail

Senior Legal Counsel – Retail

Outstanding Conditions – Montreal (Hybrid)

Are you looking for a stimulating and diverse legal counsel role where you can be closely involved in business decisions, while enjoying a dynamic, agile, and family-oriented work environment?

This position offers exceptional conditions, including five weeks of vacation and paid time off during the holiday season.

Our client is a family-owned company and a leader in the retail and fashion industry, recognized both nationally and internationally for the quality of its products and strong market presence.

As part of a temporary replacement mandate, the selected candidate will play an active role in supporting the organization’s legal activities related to its Canadian and international operations.

The position is based in Montreal and follows a hybrid work model, with a few days per week in the office.

The ideal candidate stands out for their versatility, ability to quickly grasp new concepts, as well as their practical mindset, solution-oriented approach, and strong business acumen.

What you bring

• Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar

• Approximately 5+ years of relevant experience (private practice and/or in-house)

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills

• Autonomy, sound judgment, and strong prioritization skills

• Excellent attention to detail and rigor

Your responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements (procurement, marketing, technology, licensing, intellectual property, etc.);

• Identify risks and propose practical solutions aligned with business objectives;

• Contribute to compliance initiatives and internal stakeholder training.

What is offered

• Highly competitive compensation;

• Five weeks of vacation plus paid time off during the holiday season;

• Collaborative corporate culture promoting work-life balance;

• Exposure to a wide range of business law matters.

This role is ideal for a pragmatic, highly autonomous bilingual lawyer who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys providing practical, business-oriented advice.

Are you a business-minded generalist lawyer who enjoys working independently? We look forward to connecting with you.

Please send us your application as soon as possible to: droit@groupemontpetit.com, quoting reference number: 26-0241C.

However, if you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail before sending us your curriculum vitae, our team will be happy to assist you.

Me Jacinthe Landry
Catherine De Guire
Me Freddy Bui
Josée Lapierre
514.395.1115

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position.

However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We recognize the value of diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity.

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