Conseiller(ère) juridique – Affaires générales / Legal Counsel – General Business

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team and support all Schneider Electric entities across Canada.

This strategic and versatile role places you at the core of our business operations, with responsibilities ranging from negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts to coordinating with our international legal teams (US and Europe).
As a trusted advisor, you will deliver clear, solution-oriented legal guidance while thriving in a unique, open, and truly agnostic environment.

One that values collaboration over silos and embraces diversity of thought.
If you are eager to take on challenges in a dynamic, international setting, this is a rare opportunity to leverage your expertise within an innovative company committed to energy efficiency and digital transformation.

What you'll be doing


* Drafting, analyzing, providing advice on a combination of commercial contracts of varying scope and complexity


* Working with internal stakeholders, as well as Schneider Electric clients, vendors and subcontractors to negotiate complex agreements in relation to Schneider Electric's core business


* Providing legal support to the Schneider Electric departments and business units that are linked to the Schneider Electric core business


* Advising internal stakeholders on commercial disputes prior to the formal dispute resolution process


* Provide legal advice and counsel to functional or operational areas managers to ensure that their current or proposed activities, policies, business practices, and transactions comply with all relevant laws and regulations

What we are looking for


* Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L.

or LL.L.) or Common Law


* Bar admission in at least one Canadian province


* Approximately 5 years of prior experience handling, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and providing legal support in a business environment


* Strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, integrity mindset, high-energy, can-do attitude, team spirit, proactive and strong communication skills in multi-cultural environment


* Ability to present sound arguments with energy and conviction, while understanding and responding to the needs and agendas of the internal clients


* Strong relationship management skills -- able to function in highly complex global environments often with a high degree of ambiguity and change

You also have


* Law firm experience will be considered and prior in-house counsel experience within a corporate legal department is a plus

We recognize that skills and competencies can be developed through a variety of experiences-both professional and personal.

Even if you don't meet every single requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply.

Your unique background and perspective could be exactly what we're looking for.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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