Legal Counsel

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Negotiation and Drafting: Review, draft, and lead negotiations for a wide variety of commercial agreements, including procurement contracts, leases, network management agreements, and strategic partnerships.

• Risk Management and Mitigation: 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).

• Regulatory Advice and Compliance: Guide internal teams on laws and regulations applicable to the telecommunications, broadcasting, consumer protection, and competition sectors.

• External Counsel Management: Supervise and coordinate mandates entrusted to external law firms for complex litigation, cross-border transactions, or highly specialized files.

• Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Manage customer complaint files and respond to claims brought before the Small Claims Division.

• Legal Monitoring: Closely monitor changes in laws and regulatory frameworks that could impact the telecommunications and media industry to adapt internal policies.

Profile and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or B.C.L.) and a member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec (Quebec Bar).

• Experience: Generally a minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in commercial law, acquired within a recognized law firm or corporate legal department.

• Major Asset: Prior experience in the telecommunications, consumer protection, technology, or media sectors.

• Bilingualism: 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).

Key Competencies

• 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.

You’ll Benefit From:

• Flexibility: Yes, we think that what you do matters. At work and at home.

• Fun: we laugh a lot, it makes every day brighter.

• Discounted services: We provide amazing services to our clients, and you’ll get them at home, because you deserve them. (If you are in our service footprint)

• Rewarding Pay: Let's be honest, everybody likes to make a good salary. We offer attractive compensation packages, and it comes with a great culture.

• Benefits: We’ve got you covered.

• Career Evolution: join us and we will give you the tools to achieve your career goals!

• Technology: You have a passion for technology? Excellent, we do too. Here, you will manage, influence, play, create, fix, and shape the industry.
   

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At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.

If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at [email protected]