Corporate Lawyer

About us : 

At AGF, we're a trailblazing force in reinforcing steel and post-tensioning, with more than 75 years of excellence and over 50,000 successful projects achieved. Renowned for our strong focus on health and safety, family spirit and culture of innovation, we take pride in being the heartbeat of major construction projects in Canada and across the globe.

You might be wondering, "What exactly is rebar?" Simply put, it's like the skeleton or backbone of a structure. It's the key ingredient that gives concrete its strength, preventing cracks or collapses, and ensuring that buildings and infrastructure remain solid and stable for years to come. In short, our product is all around us!

In the Greater Montreal area, we have contributed to tons of projects, literally! From the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge, the REM, the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Bridge-Tunnel, the condominium towers in downtown Montreal, arenas, hospitals, and beyond, our expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including institutional, industrial, civil engineering, commercial, and residential.

We are looking for a Corporate Lawyer to join our Legal team at our head office in Longueuil, Qc. 

Role and responsibilities: 

• Participate in the structuring and execution of corporate transactions (mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations);
• Manage and update corporate records and minute books for all entities;
• Contribute to financing files, including the review and negotiation of legal documents;
• Oversee legal aspects related to real estate assets, including commercial leases;
• Support the implementation and application of corporate governance best practices;
• Provide practical and strategic legal advice to internal teams;
• Collaborate with external advisors (notaries, law firms, financial institutions) as required.

What we are looking for: 

• 5 to 7 years experience as a legal advisor in a law firm or corporate company;
• Several years of experience in mergers, acquisitions & finance;
• Law degree from Accredited University;
• Member of a Canadian provincial Bar for over 5 years;
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Strong skills in risk management
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and hierarchical levels within the organization;
• Bilingualism (French and English) as you will work regularly with internal clients across the country;
• Proven ability to communicate with diplomacy when dealing with internal and external clients.

What we offer : 

• Full insurance coverage (health, dental, and vision) from day one;
• Group RRSP with employer contribution (4%);
• Annual wage increases based on both company and individual performance and annual bonus program;
• Telemedicine program and employee assistance program from day one;
• Company Wellness Plan Reimbursement: $600 annually for physical activities to promote health and wellness;
• Training offered & advancement opportunities;
• Paid vacation and paid christmas holidays;
• 5 paid sick days and statutory holidays;
• Years of service recognition program;
• On-site gym;
• Free on-site parking – 2 electric vehicle charging stations;
• Corporate discounts (ski resorts, golf, car rentals, furniture stores, etc.).

AGF is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!

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