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About the Role

Join Alto's transformative high-speed train project connecting Quebec City and Toronto. This role supports the Vice President, Legal Affairs, and contributes to the department's objectives and corporate mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to senior management on infrastructure, P3s, project financing, and M&A related to agreements with the private development partner.
• Lead and manage the 3 Senior Legal Counsels within the Legal Affairs – Transactions function.
• Oversee legal aspects of assigned files, collaborating with various legal advisors and stakeholders.
• Manage the quality and cost of external legal services provided by retained law firms.
• Draft, revise, and negotiate various legal documents, including contracts and analyses.
• Advise other vice-presidencies on project legal risks and company obligations, proposing mitigation solutions.
• Conduct research on specific legal issues.

Requirements

• Law degree and membership in good standing of the Quebec or Ontario Bar.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in a similar role with a significant commercial and corporate component in major infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing teams with direct reports.
• Exceptional rigor.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting corporate contracts, particularly in M&A and financing.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and interact effectively.
• Dynamic, resourceful, and results-oriented.
• Perseverant, flexible, and efficient.
• Bilingualism in French and English (spoken and written) is a significant asset.

Skills

• Legal advice
• Infrastructure law
• P3s
• Project financing
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Contract negotiation
• Contract drafting
• Team management
• Leadership
• Risk assessment
• Legal research

Location

• Montreal
• Toronto
• Ottawa
• Quebec City

Work Type

• Hybrid work mode

Experience Level

• Senior Director
• 15 years professional experience
• 5 years management experience

Education Level

• Law degree
• Member of Quebec Bar
• Member of Ontario Bar

Benefits

• Basic paid group insurance (medical, dental, life, disability)
• Wellness and health accounts
• Flex-Alto account ($500)
• Retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA)
• Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring
• Incentive compensation program

About the Company

• Alto is contributing to the transformation of Canada's future with a high-speed train project connecting Quebec City and Toronto.
• The project is supported by the Government of Canada.
• Alto aims to improve quality of life, strengthen community ties, and stimulate economic growth.
• Alto believes in the power of diverse teams and aspires to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Alto offers equal employment opportunities to all.

Equal Opportunity

• Alto offers equal employment opportunities to all and invites qualified individuals, regardless of their identity, origin or situation, to apply.
• Please let us know if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. We will do our utmost to provide you with a fair and pleasant experience, while keeping any adjustments confidential.