Top Benefits
About the role
Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.
Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.
The location in Montreal , ( Quebec , Canada ), is seeking talent to fill the position of Senior Legal Counsel . This job is full-time permanent .
Overview: Reporting into the Vice-President, Legal Affairs – Wood Products, you will act as the lead in-house counsel on a wide range of merger and acquisition and divestiture projects. This is a critical role with high visibility across the organization, requiring strong legal acumen, project management skills, and cross-functional collaboration.
Your challenges:
- Serve as the primary legal advisor for M&A projects.
- Manage all legal aspects of M&A projects, including due diligence, regulatory approval, negotiation and drafting of complex agreements, and coordinating with internal cross-functional teams and external counsel to ensure timely and successful execution.
- Evaluate the legal implications of new M&A projects and partnerships.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations as well as alignment with business goals.
- Assist with the provision of legal services to the business units on commercial and litigation matters on an as-needed basis.
Your skills:
- Strategic thinker with strong legal judgment and risk analysis.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build trust across disciplines.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Client-focused with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Your profile:
- Bilingual French and English (Required for all Corporate Positions)*.
- Bachelor’s degree in law with an accredited law school and admitted into a provincial bar.
- 7 years of experience in M&A, either at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
- Experience in corporate and commercial law, including contract drafting and negotiation.
- Experience in a manufacturing industry is a plus.
What We Are Offering
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year from the first day of work, depending on your experience
- Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
- Telemedicine services
- Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
- Employee and family assistance program
- Education assistance program
- Health club reimbursement program
- Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work
- Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity
- Office accessible by public transit
(*) English bilingual: If listed, this qualification is required since this function requires regular verbal and/or written interaction with customers, partners and/or our American subsidiaries.
Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.
To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram and Twitter .
#corpo
21529
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Legal
About Domtar
Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper Excellence Group, Domtar is comprised of legacy businesses Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products.
Domtar prides itself on operational excellence, delivering sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective products to meet and exceed customer needs globally. The company is committed to turning sustainable wood fiber into everyday essential products.
Domtar est l'un des principaux fabricants privés de produits forestiers diversifiés, avec un effectif d'environ 14 000 employés répartis sur plus de 40 sites en Amérique du Nord. L'entreprise a une capacité annuelle de 9,1 millions de tonnes métriques de pâte, de papier, d'emballage et de papier tissu, ainsi qu'une capacité de production annuelle d'environ 3 milliards de pieds-planche de bois d'œuvre et d'autres produits du bois. Anciennement connu sous le nom de Paper Excellence Group, Domtar est composé des entreprises Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation et Produits forestiers Résolu.
Domtar est fière de son excellence opérationnelle, de ses produits durables, de haute qualité et rentables qui répondent aux besoins de ses clients à l'échelle mondiale et les dépassent. L'entreprise s'engage à transformer la fibre de bois durable en produits essentiels à la vie de tous les jours.
Top Benefits
About the role
Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.
Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.
The location in Montreal , ( Quebec , Canada ), is seeking talent to fill the position of Senior Legal Counsel . This job is full-time permanent .
Overview: Reporting into the Vice-President, Legal Affairs – Wood Products, you will act as the lead in-house counsel on a wide range of merger and acquisition and divestiture projects. This is a critical role with high visibility across the organization, requiring strong legal acumen, project management skills, and cross-functional collaboration.
Your challenges:
- Serve as the primary legal advisor for M&A projects.
- Manage all legal aspects of M&A projects, including due diligence, regulatory approval, negotiation and drafting of complex agreements, and coordinating with internal cross-functional teams and external counsel to ensure timely and successful execution.
- Evaluate the legal implications of new M&A projects and partnerships.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations as well as alignment with business goals.
- Assist with the provision of legal services to the business units on commercial and litigation matters on an as-needed basis.
Your skills:
- Strategic thinker with strong legal judgment and risk analysis.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build trust across disciplines.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Client-focused with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Your profile:
- Bilingual French and English (Required for all Corporate Positions)*.
- Bachelor’s degree in law with an accredited law school and admitted into a provincial bar.
- 7 years of experience in M&A, either at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
- Experience in corporate and commercial law, including contract drafting and negotiation.
- Experience in a manufacturing industry is a plus.
What We Are Offering
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year from the first day of work, depending on your experience
- Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
- Telemedicine services
- Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
- Employee and family assistance program
- Education assistance program
- Health club reimbursement program
- Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work
- Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity
- Office accessible by public transit
(*) English bilingual: If listed, this qualification is required since this function requires regular verbal and/or written interaction with customers, partners and/or our American subsidiaries.
Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.
To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram and Twitter .
#corpo
21529
[[titleNOC]]
Legal
About Domtar
Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper Excellence Group, Domtar is comprised of legacy businesses Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products.
Domtar prides itself on operational excellence, delivering sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective products to meet and exceed customer needs globally. The company is committed to turning sustainable wood fiber into everyday essential products.
Domtar est l'un des principaux fabricants privés de produits forestiers diversifiés, avec un effectif d'environ 14 000 employés répartis sur plus de 40 sites en Amérique du Nord. L'entreprise a une capacité annuelle de 9,1 millions de tonnes métriques de pâte, de papier, d'emballage et de papier tissu, ainsi qu'une capacité de production annuelle d'environ 3 milliards de pieds-planche de bois d'œuvre et d'autres produits du bois. Anciennement connu sous le nom de Paper Excellence Group, Domtar est composé des entreprises Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation et Produits forestiers Résolu.
Domtar est fière de son excellence opérationnelle, de ses produits durables, de haute qualité et rentables qui répondent aux besoins de ses clients à l'échelle mondiale et les dépassent. L'entreprise s'engage à transformer la fibre de bois durable en produits essentiels à la vie de tous les jours.