Legal adviser – Tidan

Title of the Job: Legal adviser

Location: Montreal, QC

Job Description: Workplace: 666 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 1E7Status: Full-timeRemote work: NoResponsibilities:

• Participate in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of commercial contracts, including commercial leases, service agreements, purchase or sale contracts, license agreements, confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, etc.
• Provide legal support to various units and commercial operations of the company regarding contract interpretation, including collective agreements when applicable
• Participate in due diligence processes for the purchase or sale of real estate and/or refinancing of buildings
• Draft various legal documents such as formal notices, introductory proceedings, case protocols, settlement and release agreements, permit applications, corporate resolutions, powers of attorney, etc.
• Manage and supervise litigation and contentious cases, collaborating with external lawyers when required
• Collaborate in reviewing and updating internal company policies to ensure compliance with various regulations and legislation
• If necessary, make representations to the Administrative Housing Tribunal in connection with residential property leases
• Collaborate with other members of the legal affairs team to organize support for internal business units and improve processes, including managing and updating precedents
• Monitor and stay informed of legal developments and legislative changes that may impact the company, its operations, and objectives
• Conduct background checks for the human resources department prior to hiring potential employees
• Ensure the filing of annual declarations with the Enterprise Register and any other governmental authority
• Perform legal research (Soquij, Canlii, Enterprise Register, Land Register)
• Work on special projects that may be occasionally assigned to support the legal department
• Perform all other related legal tasks

Qualifications:

• Member of the Quebec Bar
• Two (2) years of experience in business law (in a firm or in-house)
• Skills in writing, negotiation, communication, research, and analysis
• Fluency in French and English, both oral and written
• Computer skills (Office suite and electronic legal research)
• Experience in real estate law is an asset

About Us:The Tidan Group of Hospitality and Real Estate is a dynamic real estate and hospitality organization headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Since its founders purchased their first property in 1970, Tidan has assembled an extensive and diverse portfolio of self-managed revenue-generating properties in Canada and the United States. The portfolio includes office, retail, industrial, and residential buildings, as well as a group of affiliated hotels and one of the largest indoor tennis facilities in North America. Tidan has proudly applied its combined experience in the hospitality and construction sectors to renovate the prestigious Mount Stephen residence in Montreal’s famous Golden Square Mile. To learn more about Tidan, visit our website: https://www.tidan.com/en/

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