Legal counsel

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Montreal, (Quebec, Canada), is seeking talent to fill the position of Legal counsel. This job is full-time permanent.

Reporting into the Vice-President, Legal Affairs - Pulp & Tissue, you will assist all business units of Domtar with respect to real estate matters in Canada and the US, including assisting with the preparation of business cases for the approval of land sales. You will also provide support for cost management and budgeting of real estate projects. You will support in-house attorneys on real estate matters for three business units, assist with real estate issues in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, and engage with internal and external stakeholders in Canada and the US.

Your challenges:

• Prepare and maintain an inventory of all properties in Canada and US for the 3 business units.
• Be the first point of contact and respond to inquiries and requests from internal and external stakeholders (citizens, cities, others) relating to lands (sale, granting of rights).
• Establish a process for the disposition of real property which considers the various stakeholders concerns and work with the business to explain and publicize the process.
• Provide support to the business units relating to the preparation of business cases for the approval of the sale of real property.
• Provide instructions to valuators, surveyors, notaries/lawyers and other professionals with respect to the sale of, or granting of rights on, real property.
• Draft and negotiate agreements for the sale or granting of rights on real property and establish agreements with third parties for the payment of Domtar's related costs and expenses.

Your skills:

• Ability to prioritize, rigorous work ethic, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter, ability to take initiative, find creative solutions and work independently.
• Customer focused and ability to work with various internal stakeholders.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral.

Your profile:

• Bilingual French and English (Required for all Corporate Positions)*
• Bachelor's degree in law with an accredited law school and admitted into a provincial bar.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Solid legal foundation in real estate law.

What we are offering

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year from the first day of work, depending on your experience
• Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
• Telemedicine services
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
• Employee and family assistance program
• Education assistance program
• Health club reimbursement program
• Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work
• Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity
• Office accessible by public transit

(*) English bilingual: If listed, this qualification is required since this function requires regular verbal and/or written interaction with customers, partners and/or our American subsidiaries.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.

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