Legal Counsel

Overview

Are you a junior Legal Counsel?

Are you looking to work with one of Montreal’s top employers?

Set sail for your future with CSL as a Legal Counsel in our Legal Department in Montreal. 

What do you gain by working with us?

At CSL, we acknowledge that our employees are at the heart of our success.

That’s why we offer much more than just a job:

• Pension plan – Your future, perfectly secured with an RRSP plan in place.
• Peace of mind guaranteed: Unlock our exceptional benefits package! Enjoy top-tier healthcare & access to dental coverage (100% to 95% employer-paid), life insurance up to 2.5x your salary, a generous bonus program, gym membership allowance, and much more.
• Experience Our Anchor Days: offering flexible work hours and freedom to work from home up to 2 days per week to help fit your lifestyle.
• With a global presence comes a diverse workforce – we bring together talent from all corners of the world to drive innovation and success: CSL values diversity and inclusion, allowing everyone to thrive.
• Continuous professional development: We invest in your growth with training and advancement opportunities.

How will you contribute to our success?

• Supporting Assistant General Counsel with various legal matters.

• Structuring and implementing international commercial and corporate transactions.

• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating customer, supplier, shipbuilding and financing agreements.

• Providing legal assistance on labour & employment and immigration matters.

• Assessing legal risk and developing mitigation strategies.

• Analyzing laws and regulations and providing related guidance to business units. 

The skills you will bring to our team

• Law degree from the law faculty of a recognized university.A degree or experience in common law an asset.

• You will bring 1 to 5 years of legal experience in commercial or corporate law.

• Member in good standing of a recognized Bar.

• Ability to effectively prioritize files and manage time.

• Strong drafting, negotiating and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Availability during non-business hours, if required.

• Excellent team player and collaborator, who is also capable of working autonomously.

• Risk manager, who is confident making sound legal business decisions.

• Experience in corporate and commercial contracts, and labour & employment law, an asset.

• Knowledge of maritime law, chartering or maritime operations an asset.

• Highly ethical and accountable.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French.

  Knowledge of English is necessary for this role due to daily interactions with colleagues, clients and partners who are mainly located outside Quebec and in order to understand regulatory requirements and technical instructions and specifications.

Why CSL?

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The CSL Group Inc. (“CSL”), based in Montreal, Canada is a world-class provider of complex marine solutions with a rich history dating back to 1845. We are the world’s largest owner and operator of self-unloading vessels, the third-largest operator of cement carriers, and a leader in high-efficiency transhipment solutions and offshore logistics. Every year, we transport and handle millions of tonnes of cargo for industrial clients around the world.

At CSL, we foster a culture rooted in safety, sustainability and innovation, offering a supportive environment where you can thrive, work with purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

Knowledge of English is necessary for this role due to daily interactions with colleagues, clients and partners who are mainly located outside Quebec and in order to understand regulatory requirements and technical instructions and specifications.

We thank you for your interest and your application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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