Legal Counsel

Overview

To join the legal team of our client, we are looking for a Legal Counsel

• Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts (e.g., sponsorship, media rights, licensing) as well as event‑related agreements (e.g., hosting, service providers).
• Overseeing the organisation’s insurance programme, including review of event-related policies and management of claims.
• Managing trademark protection efforts for the organisation’s visual identity and related assets.
• Handling debt recovery procedures.
• Drafting, reviewing and updating regulations applicable to the organisation’s various activities.
• Managing commercial registry publications for the organisation and its affiliated entities.
• Conducting legal research and preparing memos on various topics.
• Collaborating closely with internal departments by advising on regulatory matters and helping manage disputes involving external stakeholders.
• Providing legal support to the Head of Legal and Compliance on diverse subjects.

• Holder of a law degree
• Working experience as a legal counsel (2 years minimum)
• Outstanding command of French and English, both written and spoken
• Working experience in sports administration an asset
• Ability to synthesise and analyse
• Ability to communicate and share information effectively
• Organised, thorough and able to work under pressure
• Ability to set priorities and comply with deadlines
• Keen sense of service and confidentiality
• Team spirit
• Holder of bar exam an asset