Legal Counsel, Business Law

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At RONA, over 22,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match.

Our expectations

Within the Legal Department and under the responsibility of the Senior Director, Legal Affairs, the chosen candidate will be primarily responsible for assisting the various departments of the company in the management of different projects of commercial nature.

Your role

• · Participate in the creation of various projects for the acquisition and sale of assets or shares

  · Support the business unit responsible for the company's real estate matters in order to provide clear, practical and timely legal advice, taking into account the company's orientations

  · Oversee the company's corporate affairs with the help of external legal counsel

  · Develop, analyze, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including service, supply, licence, and IT contracts, as well as commercial concession agreements

  · Work collaboratively with other departments to provide clear, practical, and timely legal advice while taking into account the company’s objectives

  · Intervene preventively with other departments and establish strategies to avoid or reduce the risk of litigation

  · Manage files entrusted to external law firms

The qualifications we are looking for

• · Member of the Barreau du Quebec or Chambre des notaires du Québec

  · 5 to 7 years of experience working in a private practice and/or in the legal department of a large company

  · Knowledge in the areas of law mentioned above (an asset)

  · Strong writing, analytical, negotiation and communication skills

  · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and good practical mind

  · Rigor, versatility and sense of organization and priorities

  · Leadership, motivation, self-confidence, diplomatic and professional attitude

  · Ability to work with minimal supervision and to take the initiative

  · Ability to work under pressure with a diverse cast of customers, as well as to effectively manage priorities and a large volume of projects at once

  · Client-oriented approach and team player

  · Spoken and written bilingualism (French and English), in that many of our business people and internal clients are located outside of Quebec

  · Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• Electric car charging stations
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• And much more!

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.