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Role Summary:
- Reporting to the CFO, the Corporate and Commercial Lawyer serves as a trusted legal advisor to business units, focusing on commercial and corporate law, contract management, and M&A support.
- The role also includes assuming the Corporate Secretary duties over time, ensuring compliance with governance best practices.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including supplier, partner, and customer contracts; ensure legal compliance across commercial activities.
- Participate in corporate governance by maintaining corporate records, preparing legal documentation, and supporting board meetings.
- Support strategic transactions, conduct due diligence, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including tax advisors and financial institutions.
Qualifications and Benefits:
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or J.D.) and member of the Barreau du Québec with 10+ years of experience in corporate and commercial law; bilingual in French and English.
- Enjoy remote work opportunities, flexible schedules, comprehensive group benefits, Group RRSP with employer contributions, virtual healthcare, wellness programs, and professional development.
Unimax
Unimax is a leading tire distributor in Canada, with divisions in tire distribution, wheel and rim distribution, and a retail network including Point S, V1, Otobox, and Local Tire Centre. Founded in 1979 and based in Boucherville, the company has a strong network of distribution centres and over 1,300 points of sale, valuing collaboration, expertise, and entrepreneurial respect.