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Vice President Legal Affairs - Montreal

Montréal, QC
On-site
Posted Sep 12, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Vice President of Legal Affairs leads the legal department, overseeing real estate transactions, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. They are responsible for developing legal strategies, managing the legal team, and providing strategic advice on commercial real estate operations.

Job details

How would you like to join a company where people are at the heart of the projects? Our Legal Affairs team in Montreal is growing and we are looking for passionate talents to join our adventure! Being part of the MACH team means joining a team of 450 colleagues who work daily to put their knowledge at the service of their clients and Real Estate. For 25 years, MACH has been building real estate projects designed to have a structuring, lasting and significant impact on cities and neighborhoods, as well as on the lives of residents, users and visitors. Thus, the company builds each building to create collective values combining beauty, usefulness and responsibility. In Canada, MACH is one of the largest real estate owners. It is distinguished in particular by a real estate portfolio of more than 45 millions square feet, including several jewels of the Quebec urban landscape: the Sun Life building, the CIBC Tower, the Place Victoria tower as well as the Ontario with Allstate Corporate center in Toronto and 100 O’Connor in Ottawa. JOIN A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS AND WORK IN A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT! Based in Montreal and reporting to the Executive Vice President, the Vice President, Legal Affairs is responsible for leading the activities of the Legal Department. The incumbent oversees real estate transactions and ensures regulatory compliance. Develop and implement legal strategies to support the company’s commercial real estate activities; Oversee all legal aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, commercial leases, and litigation matters; Provide strategic legal advice on all matters related to commercial real estate; Lead and manage the Legal team; Negotiate, draft, and review contractual agreements, including leases, purchase and sale agreements, and construction contracts; Ensure compliance with applicable municipal, provincial, and federal laws and regulations; Work closely with various departments to ensure legal consistency across all operations; Identify potential legal risks and implement mitigation strategies; Oversee corporate matters, including governance and internal tax-related matters; Maintain regular communication with internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B. or LL.L.) and member in good standing of the Quebec Bar; Minimum of 10 to 15 years of relevant experience, including significant experience in commercial real estate; Proven experience managing complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and commercial leases; Strong team management and leadership experience; Excellent knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to real estate and corporate law; Experience managing litigation matters and negotiating major contracts; Strong analytical, risk management, and strategic decision-making skills; Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders; Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment and manage multiple matters simultaneously; Bilingual in French and English; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). In addition to joining a dynamic environment, here are the benefits of working at MACH: Competitive salary; Summer hours all year; Medical and dental insurance; RRSP with employer participation; Transport costs reimbursed at 100%; 6 sick/personal days per year; Reimbursement of a sports subscription according to the amount in force; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Training and development. At MACH, we believe that a company’s strength lies in the richness of its differences. We value diversity in all its forms — whether cultural, ethnic, gender-based, age-related, sexual orientation, abilities, background, or perspectives. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone can fully contribute to our collective success. This commitment is also reflected in our adherence to ESG principles, integrating sustainable, ethical, and responsible practices into all our actions and decisions. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Law and be a member in good standing of the Quebec Bar. A minimum of 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in commercial real estate, along with strong leadership and bilingual communication skills, is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Summer hours • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • RRSP with employer participation • Transport costs reimbursed • Sick days • Personal days • Sports subscription reimbursement • Employee Assistance Program • Training and development