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About the Role

As a key member of the legal affairs department, the Senior Legal Counsel, Development (Environment, Indigenous Relations and Regulatory Affairs) will provide strategic legal advice on environmental issues, impact assessments, Indigenous peoples' rights, consultations, regulatory matters, and contractual aspects arising from the development of a major interprovincial rail project. The incumbent will collaborate closely with the Environment, Indigenous Relations, and Regulatory teams to support regulatory approval processes, engagement and consultation activities, negotiation of agreements with Indigenous communities and organizations, risk management, and the achievement of project objectives through pragmatic business-oriented legal solutions. The Senior Legal Counsel will report to the Director, Legal Affairs, Development.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with the Environment, Indigenous Relations, and Regulatory teams to provide integrated legal support on complex and multidisciplinary files through practical legal advice and risk assessments.
Advise the Indigenous Relations team on a wide range of issues, including the Crown's duty to consult and accommodate, Aboriginal and treaty rights, claims and assertions of rights, overlapping claims, Indigenous governance, socio-economic development, and the establishment of business partnerships.
Lead the negotiation, drafting, and implementation of agreements with various Indigenous communities, governments, organizations, and businesses.
Develop and drive legal strategies supporting the company's environmental, Indigenous relations, and regulatory business objectives and commitments.
Advise the Environment team on a wide range of issues, including the environmental regulatory regime applicable to a high-speed interprovincial rail project and related activities, as well as environmental risk management.
Support impact assessment processes, regulatory steps, and other authorization processes, including the review of major regulatory filings, studies, reports, and briefs.
Prepare legal opinions, briefing notes, presentations, and decision-making support documents for senior management.

Requirements

Bilingualism (French and English).
Law degree and member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec or the Ontario Bar.
Ten (10) years of relevant legal experience acquired in private practice, government, a Crown corporation, a regulatory body, or an in-house legal department, including at least five (5) years in environmental law, Indigenous law, regulatory law, and/or constitutional law.
Excellent understanding of consultation and accommodation principles, Indigenous peoples' rights, Indigenous governance, and the broader legal framework applicable to Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Commitment to reconciliation and maintaining respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples.
Significant experience in impact assessment and environmental law.
Advisory experience related to major infrastructure, energy, transportation, natural resources, or other large-scale projects is an asset.
Experience negotiating and drafting agreements related to environment, Indigenous relations, and regulatory affairs, including: environmental accommodation or mitigation agreements; agreements relating to Indigenous knowledge and traditional land use studies; collaboration agreements; agreements on benefits for Indigenous communities or their financial participation; approvals and conditions related to the Impact Assessment Act.
Excellent attitude, sound legal judgment, and strong strategic thinking ability.
Ability to anticipate risks and develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
Aptitude for working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and interacting effectively with various stakeholders.
Availability for occasional travel to Indigenous communities when required to support project objectives and relationship development activities.

Location

Montréal
Ville de Québec
Ottawa
Toronto

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
10 years of relevant legal experience
at least 5 years in environmental law, Indigenous law, regulatory law, and/or constitutional law

Education Level

Law degree
Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec or the Ontario Bar

Benefits

Group insurance (medical, dental, life, disability, etc.) paid for you and your family
Access to wellness and health accounts
$500 Flex-Alto account
Retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA)
Vacation based on experience, available upon hiring
Incentive compensation program

About the Company

Alto is actively involved in transforming Canada's future through its high-speed train project connecting Quebec City to Toronto.
With the support of the Government of Canada, this innovative initiative aims to improve citizens' quality of life, strengthen community ties, and stimulate economic growth.
We are committed to creating high-performing and diverse teams.
At Alto, we believe in the strength of diverse teams.
We aim to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone can develop and thrive.
Alto offers equal employment opportunities to all and invites qualified individuals, regardless of identity, origin, or situation, to apply.
We are working to create high-performing and diverse teams.

Equal Opportunity

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