Legal Advisor, Legal and Regulatory Affairs

Our culture elevates you - there is no ego on the path. Our common goal? We all want to win for our clients. We strive to be always evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of authentic connections. Every employee is part of what makes us unique in the market: agile and devoted.

Time Type: Regular

Our culture is our source of inspiration: here, there is no room for ego. Our common goal?

We all want to win for our clients. We strive to evolve constantly, to be dynamic and ambitious. We believe in the strength of authentic relationships. Each employee contributes to what makes us unique in the market: our agility and devotion.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Legal Advisor - Legal and Regulatory Affairs with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our Legal and Regulatory Affairs team based in Montreal.

This position is ideal for a lawyer who has gained experience in a private practice and/or corporate litigation, and has strong backgrounds in regulatory law, litigation, and dispute resolution.

The primary mandate of this position is to support the company's regulatory awareness and representation efforts, and to advise the organization on current and upcoming regulatory procedures in Canada and the United States. The successful candidate will also provide legal support for disputes and litigation affecting the entire company.

Beyond this central responsibility, the legal advisor will act as a trusted advisor to the senior management, offering practical legal and regulatory advice on a wide range of business issues. Although the position is primarily focused on Canadian matters, the incumbent will also support some legal and regulatory initiatives in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the company on regulatory procedures and policy evolution in Canada and the United States.
• Support the company's regulatory representation strategy with regulatory bodies and other government agencies.
• Provide legal advice and strategic support in disputes, litigation, investigations, and related risk management.
• Manage external legal advisors and oversee litigation and regulatory cases to ensure efficient and optimal results.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, submissions, and correspondence related to regulatory and litigation matters.
• Collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional teams to identify legal and regulatory risks and develop business-focused solutions.
• Provide legal and regulatory advice to senior management on a wide range of commercial, operational, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor the evolution of laws and regulations and communicate their potential impact on the company.
• Support the entire legal and regulatory function for other matters, as the company's needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Law degree (LL.B., J.D., or equivalent) and be a member in good standing of a Canadian provincial bar.
• 3 to 5 years of legal experience in a law firm and/or corporate litigation.
• Experience in regulatory law, litigation, dispute resolution, or administrative law.
• Knowledge of Canadian regulatory frameworks; exposure to U.S. regulatory matters is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, writing, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent judgment and pragmatic approach to legal advice, business-focused.
• Strong relational and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset, given that the position is based in Montreal and requires supporting stakeholders across North America.
• Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a significant role within a small, collaborative legal and regulatory team, supporting a dynamic North American company. The successful candidate will work on high-impact regulatory, litigation, and legal matters while closely collaborating with senior management on issues that directly impact the company's operations and long-term success.

*#LI-Hybrid*

• Location:
• Montreal, QC
• Company:

Cogeco Communications Inc.

At Cogeco, we know that different origins, viewpoints, and beliefs can bring invaluable value to our company. This diversity strengthens our ability to imagine, innovate, and develop as a company. Therefore, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive environment.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can give their best at work, we are doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco is constantly striving to create an environment that welcomes and enriches everyone. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our top priorities, as we know that engaged and appreciated employees are synonymous with a better overall experience for our clients.

If you need any accommodation measures, regardless of the type, regarding our recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at inclusion@cogeco.com.