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 Legal Counsel. This job is full-time permanent.
Overview: The Legal Counsel is responsible in providing legal services and advising the Wood Products Business Unit personnel from various departments and facilities related to the Unit’s activities and operations, ensuring that the Unit and the Paper Excellence Group’s objectives and interests are protected and furthered, as well as carried out in a manner that is in conformity with all applicable policies, laws and regulations. Your Challenges:
- Provide legal services and support related to contractual matters such as procurement/sales matters, including the drafting, negotiation and revising of procurement/sales agreements.
- Manage litigation matters of the Unit with the support of external counsels if needed.
- Work on general commercial matters related to the Unit.
- Provide legal support on projects of group-wide importance (such as restructurings, significant mill projects and M&A).
- Provide legal advice and training related to compliance and policy matters for the Unit.
Your Skills:
- Knowledgeable, experienced, autonomous, and effective.
- Client focused.
- Ability to work under pressure and to manage various matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills both in writing and orally.
- Ability to understand and clearly explain complex topics to a range of stakeholders.
Your Profile:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited law school and member of the Quebec bar.
- Must be fluent in French and English (both in writing and orally)*.
- At least 5 years of experience in the related areas with a law firm or company legal department.
- Hybrid work environment with a physical presence based out of the Montreal, QC office.
- Occasional travel for in-person meetings with the other in-house attorneys, internal clients and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of forestry, natural resources, environment and/or international trade is a plus.
- Prior in-house experience in or related to the pulp and paper industry is a plus.
We are open to receive applications from Senior Legal Counsel (10 years +) with the relevant qualifications located in other regions across Quebec (e.g. Québec City, Saguenay–Lac‑Saint‑Jean, Mauricie, Eastern Townships, Outaouais). In such a case, the candidate must be able to travel to Montreal as needed.
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
- 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 [https://www.domtar.com] and follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/domtar], Instagram [http://instagram.com/domtarlife] and Twitter [https://x.com/domtareveryday].
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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.
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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 Legal Counsel. This job is full-time permanent.
Overview: The Legal Counsel is responsible in providing legal services and advising the Wood Products Business Unit personnel from various departments and facilities related to the Unit’s activities and operations, ensuring that the Unit and the Paper Excellence Group’s objectives and interests are protected and furthered, as well as carried out in a manner that is in conformity with all applicable policies, laws and regulations. Your Challenges:
- Provide legal services and support related to contractual matters such as procurement/sales matters, including the drafting, negotiation and revising of procurement/sales agreements.
- Manage litigation matters of the Unit with the support of external counsels if needed.
- Work on general commercial matters related to the Unit.
- Provide legal support on projects of group-wide importance (such as restructurings, significant mill projects and M&A).
- Provide legal advice and training related to compliance and policy matters for the Unit.
Your Skills:
- Knowledgeable, experienced, autonomous, and effective.
- Client focused.
- Ability to work under pressure and to manage various matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills both in writing and orally.
- Ability to understand and clearly explain complex topics to a range of stakeholders.
Your Profile:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited law school and member of the Quebec bar.
- Must be fluent in French and English (both in writing and orally)*.
- At least 5 years of experience in the related areas with a law firm or company legal department.
- Hybrid work environment with a physical presence based out of the Montreal, QC office.
- Occasional travel for in-person meetings with the other in-house attorneys, internal clients and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of forestry, natural resources, environment and/or international trade is a plus.
- Prior in-house experience in or related to the pulp and paper industry is a plus.
We are open to receive applications from Senior Legal Counsel (10 years +) with the relevant qualifications located in other regions across Quebec (e.g. Québec City, Saguenay–Lac‑Saint‑Jean, Mauricie, Eastern Townships, Outaouais). In such a case, the candidate must be able to travel to Montreal as needed.
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
- 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 [https://www.domtar.com] and follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/domtar], Instagram [http://instagram.com/domtarlife] and Twitter [https://x.com/domtareveryday].
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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.