Litigation Counsel

About the Company : When you join Traffic Tech, you join a team that keeps the global economy moving – literally. Traffic Tech is recognized as an industry leader and the logistics partner to many highly recognizable international brands. With offices throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe and China, the company offers progressive & efficient solutions for moving freight by land, sea, and air.

About the Role : Working out of our Canadian Headquarters in Montreal, QC, we are looking for our next Litigation Lawyer. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Legal Counsel will be responsible for offering legal support, opinions and litigation advice to our Company.

Responsibilities :

• Drafting of legal documents and procedures for filing with the Courts of Quebec;
• Representing the company in Quebec court for injunctions, actions on accounts, employment matters, and cargo claims, etc.
• Offer strategic litigation advice to the Company in an effort to achieve litigation goals in various jurisdictions.
• Offer legal support to compliance, insurance, HR, and claims departments;
• Issue legal opinions on various matters, including liability and cargo claims;
• Write and edit various contracts and agreements.
• Offer legal support for various employment, transport, liability matters that may arise in our numerous jurisdictions.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Law;
• Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec;
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in litigation;
• Strong background in employment law is required;
• Background in account accord and satisfaction is considered an asset;
• Bilingual (English & French), both oral and written (required), knowledge of Spanish is an asset;
• Very high sense of autonomy, availability, creativity, and ease of communication;
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills;
• Ability to handle multiple legal matters simultaneously and prioritize appropriately;
• Knowledge of the transportation industry is an asset.

Required Skills :

• Strong background in employment law;
• Bilingual (English & French), both oral and written;
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills;
• Ability to handle multiple legal matters simultaneously.

Preferred Skills :

• Background in account accord and satisfaction;
• Knowledge of the transportation industry;
• Knowledge of Spanish.

What We Offer : Robust industry with training and mentorship. Compensation package that includes Medical and Dental benefits, Life Insurance/AD&D Insurance, Long-term disability, Personal and Volunteer days off, Vacation available after probation period, Free parking, full-service bistro, gym, and free coffee all day! Dynamic environment and ‘can-do’ culture.

This is a full-time permanent position from Monday to Friday. Work-from-home is possible 2 days a week. Training must be done in office.

Equal Opportunity Statement : Traffic Tech is committed to fostering a healthy and accessible work environment. Although the above job description may address the male pronoun, Traffic Tech is inclusive and respectful to all male, female and non-binary applicants. Traffic Tech prohibits discrimination based on someone’s disability in all aspects of the employment relationship. This includes job applications, recruitment, training, transfers, promotions, apprenticeship terms, dismissal, layoffs and situations where an employee returns to work after a disability-related absence. Accommodations are available upon request. Traffic Tech is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.