General Counsel Jobs in Quebec

A General Counsel, also known as Chief Legal Officer, is the main lawyer that provides legal advice and services to an organization. They oversee and manage all the legal affairs of an organization, which includes setting internal governance policies and managing the impact of external factors. A General Counsel is responsible for business transactions, negotiating and writing contracts, analyzing legal issues related to proposed products, and guiding management on legal matters and issues. They ensure the organization's legality of commercial transactions and operations.

Essential skills for a General Counsel include strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the business strategy. They should have the ability to communicate complex matters in clear and understandable terms. A law degree and admission to practice law in their jurisdiction are required. Further, they should have substantial legal experience, ideally in a corporate environment. A person may have roles such as an Associate Lawyer, Senior Legal Counsel, or Partner at a law firm before becoming a General Counsel.

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Conseiller juridique / Legal Counsel

  • Longueuil, QC
  • 2 days ago
  • Longueuil, QC
  • 2 days ago

Titre du poste : Conseiller juridique Contrat renouvelable de 12 mois 5 jours sur place Lieu : Longueuil, QC Code postal : J4G Indicatifs regionaux : 514, 450, 438 Mots-cles #conseillerjuridique...

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Director, Legal Counsel/ Le Directeur, Counseiller Jurique

  • Petvalu
  • Longueuil, QC
  • 12 days ago
  • Longueuil, QC
  • 12 days ago

Location: Longueuil, Quebec Job Description: Job Summary Location: Longueuil, (Quebec) - Greater Montreal Area Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Secretary, the Director...

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Senior Legal Counsel, Energy & Environmental Markets

  • Targray
  • Montreal, QC
  • 21 days ago
  • Montreal, QC
  • 21 days ago

The successful candidate will work directly with traders, business development, finance, risk, operations, and senior leadership to draft, negotiate, and structure high-value commercial transactions...

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Senior Legal Counsel

  • Collider
  • Montreal, QC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Montreal, QC
  • 30+ days ago

The Senior Legal Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel and VP, Legal Affairs and will be an integral member of the team....

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Legal Counsel

  • Collider
  • Montreal, QC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Montreal, QC
  • 45+ days ago

The Legal Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel and VP, Legal Affairs and will be an integral member of the team....

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Legal Counsel

  • TMX
  • Montreal, QC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Montreal, QC
  • 60+ days ago

Venture outside the ordinary - TMX Careers The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations...

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Legal Counsel (Contract)

  • ScotiaBank
  • Montreal, QC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Montreal, QC
  • 60+ days ago

Under general supervision of a Senior Legal Counsel and the Vice President & Associate General Counsel, the incumbent will research and analyze complex legal issues with the aid of established precedents...

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McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more...

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Conseiller(ere) juridique / Legal Counsel

  • McKesson
  • Montreal, QC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Montreal, QC
  • 90+ days ago

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Quebec

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Quebec offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.4%
Bachelor's Degree
13.5%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Associate's Degree
2.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.4%
High School or GED
1.1%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by General Counsels in Quebec
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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