Directeur, Affaires juridiques

Job summary

The Director will lead transactional real estate matters, including property acquisitions, dispositions, and project development. They will also manage corporate law affairs, partnerships, contract negotiations, and insurance portfolios while collaborating with senior management and external firms.

Job details

Directeur, Affaires juridiques 10 ans + | Montréal Notre client est une société privée bien établie en immobilier, active dans les grands centres urbains canadiens. Reconnue pour la qualité de ses actifs et son approche entrepreneuriale, l’entreprise développe et gère un portefeuille diversifié comprenant des projets résidentiels d’envergure ainsi que des actifs à vocation mixte, industrielle, hôtelière et commerciale. Afin de soutenir sa croissance, il est à la recherche d’un directeur des affaires juridiques. Relevant de la haute direction, le directeur jouera un rôle clé dans l’ensemble des activités de l’organisation. Vous travaillerez beaucoup en matière de droit transactionnel immobilier, acquisitions et dispositions d’immeubles, de même qu’en développement de projets. Vous prendrez part à certains financements et agirez comme responsable du droit corporatif et des affaires, notamment quant à la gestion et la maintenance d’un groupe de sociétés, les partenariats, la négociation et la gestion contractuelle, le portefeuille d’assurances, etc. La personne collaborera étroitement avec les équipes financières et opérationnelles, de même qu’avec des cabinets externes de premier plan. Nous recherchons un avocat autonome et rigoureux, possédant une solide expérience en immobilier et en droit des affaires, capable d’évoluer dans un environnement dynamique et décisionnel. Le poste s’adresse à un professionnel souhaitant être au cœur des projets, avec une réelle proximité avec la direction. L’environnement de travail offre plusieurs attraits : rôle stratégique et polyvalent, exposition directe aux décisions d’affaires, etc. Vous avez de l’expérience pertinente en droit immobilier, êtes membre du Barreau du Québec et bilingue? Si vous vous reconnaissez dans cette description, contactez-nous dès maintenant. Réf. : #LI34132 *** Director, Legal Affairs 10+ years | Montreal Our client is a well-established private real estate company operating in Canada’s major urban centers. Known for the quality of its assets and its entrepreneurial approach, the company develops and manages a diversified portfolio that includes large-scale residential projects, as well as mixed-use, industrial, hotel, and commercial properties. To support its growth, the company is looking to add a Director of Legal Affairs. Reporting to senior management, the Director will play a key role across all organizational activities. You will work extensively on transactional real estate matters, including property acquisitions and dispositions, as well as real estate project development. You will also participate in certain financings and act as the primary legal lead on corporate and business law matters, including the management and maintenance of a group of companies and partnerships, contract negotiation and management, insurance portfolios, and other related matters. The role involves close collaboration with the finance and operations teams, as well as with leading external law firms. We are looking for an independent and meticulous lawyer with significant experience in real estate and business law, capable of thriving in a dynamic, decision-driven environment. This position is ideal for a professional who wants to be at the centre of projects and maintain close interactions with senior management. The work environment offers several attractive features: a strategic and versatile role, direct involvement in business decisions, and more. Do you have relevant experience in real estate law, are a member of the Quebec Bar, and are bilingual? If this describes you, contact us today. Ref.: #LI34132

What you’ll do

The Director will lead transactional real estate matters, including property acquisitions, dispositions, and project development. They will also manage corporate law affairs, partnerships, contract negotiations, and insurance portfolios while collaborating with senior management and external firms.

Requirements

The candidate must be a member of the Quebec Bar with over 10 years of experience in real estate and business law. Bilingualism and the ability to work independently in a dynamic, decision-driven environment are required.

Listed skills

• Contract Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Real Estate Law
• Transactional Law
• Corporate Law
• Contract Negotiation
• Property Acquisition
• Property Disposition
• Project Development
• Legal Management
• Bilingualism
• Business Law

Job areas

• Legal
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Construction