Legal Advisor

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned and globally recognized leader in the metal recycling industry with over 125 locations and 4,000 employees worldwide. We have continued to thrive over the past eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the continuous trust and support of our customers.

Join the AIM team, a growing organization with a business mindset that has evolved over time to become a prosperous and multifaceted company with commercial divisions including metal recycling, demolition and decommissioning, automotive parts sales and recycling, welding assembly fabrication, construction waste recycling, and the production of customized industrial and mining products.

We are proud to do good things for the environment to help create a greener and more sustainable future for all.

It's simple; we do it well. We aim for excellence.

We are seeking a bilingual Legal Advisor to join our legal team at our Montreal-East headquarters.

Reporting to the Vice President, Legal Affairs, this person will act as a strategic business partner by providing legal support to the company's various business units in Canada and internationally. The position holder will intervene in a wide range of matters including commercial law, contracts, corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, environmental law, risk management, and various legal issues related to the company's operations.

Your Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including agreements with suppliers, sales contracts, leases, joint ventures, and other commercial agreements.
• Provide practical legal advice to business teams to support daily operations.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate solutions.

Corporate Transactions

• Participate in acquisitions, mergers, sales of businesses, and other strategic transactions.
• Provide legal support during corporate restructurings, financings, and business development initiatives.
• Perform due diligence and participate in the preparation of transactional documents.

Environmental Law

• Advise various business units on applicable environmental laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with environmental teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support the management of permits, regulatory obligations, and environmental matters.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, internal policies, and corporate governance principles.
• Develop and implement legal risk management strategies.
• Advise managers on compliance issues and best practices.

Disputes and Employment

• Participate in the management of disputes, claims, and litigation involving the company.
• Collaborate with external lawyers when required.
• Provide support on labor and employment law issues, when necessary.

Global Legal Support

• Provide legal advice to Canadian and international operations.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, human resources, procurement, and other corporate functions.
• Conduct legal research to ensure the company's compliance with new regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• To join our team, you should have:
• Bachelor's degree in law and in good standing with the Barreau du Québec.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in commercial or corporate law.
• Experience in contract negotiation and corporate transactions.
• Knowledge of environmental law; experience in the recycling industry is an asset.
• Experience in labor law or litigation (asset).
• Excellent knowledge of Quebec and Canadian corporate law; exposure to international legal issues is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English, both oral and written.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and work in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical mindset, sound judgment, autonomy, and solution-oriented approach.
• Additional Information

What we offer

• Competitive salary and other benefits;
• Group insurance and registered pension plan (REER);
• Year-round company activities (barbecue, Christmas party, etc.);
• Free gym on-site;
• Two on-site cafeterias (subsidized meal program available);
• A dynamic and stimulating work environment – work on high-impact and meaningful projects while having fun!