Senior Legal Counsel

Req ID:466727 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Join us as Senior Legal Counsel, and you’ll be looking at a career-defining role based in Toronto, CA for the RER project.

Provide legal support and expertise with regard to legal issues arising out of the business activity with customers, partners, and subcontractors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, review and negotiate contracts, or other legal documents with an acceptable level of risks                     
• Support the business in all legal and contractual matters including claim management, dispute settlement         
• Contractual and legal evaluation of tender documents    
• Support the business in proactively managing and instructing litigation, arbitration or other dispute matters    
• Handling of corporate law matters          
• Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

REQUIRED PROFILE:

• Law degree (BCL or LLB)
• Admitted to the Quebec or Ontario Bar Association         
• Master Degree (Law or Business)  (Desirable)
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in an international business environment or law firm.
• Familiar with public-private partnerships or complex international contracts 
• Familiar with public tenders
• Excellent English language skills                
• Private practice experience in international law firm is a plus (Desirable)
• Experience in construction or commercial litigation or arbitration (Desirable)
• Open-minded and solution oriented
• Teamwork spirit
• Ability to provide sound risk analysis and reasoning
• Willingness to take initiatives and responsibilities Pro-activity & responsiveness
• Resilience
• Business minded

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.