Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate Affairs

Why should you join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities. 

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your contribution!

As a Senior Counsel – Corporate Affairs, you will serve as an expert advisor on governance, corporate law, and compliance for the entire organization. You will support the Board of Directors, its committees, and affiliated companies in their decision-making and administrative activities, while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations and best governance practices.

You will also contribute to the development of the company’s governance frameworks, compliance with privacy laws, and the implementation of corporate policies aligned with industry best practices.

Your day-to-day!

• Prepare for and participate in meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees, including the preparation of preliminary agendas, executive summaries, supporting documents, and minutes
• Follow up on decisions and actions resulting from Board and committee meetings
• Provide legal advice and support regarding corporate law, governance, and privacy
• Participate in corporate reorganization projects and ensure that relevant information is communicated to the parties involved
• Ensure the development, updating, and maintenance of the Code of Conduct and related policies
• Cooperate in investigations related to complaints received under the Code of Conduct or other corporate policies
• Advise the organization on best practices in governance and monitor new market trends and requirements
• Draft and update corporate regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Serve as secretary of the Board at the annual meetings of affiliated companies
• Participate in compliance initiatives related to the protection of personal information and the French language

Your skills, our requirements!

• Bachelor of Law
• Member of the Quebec Bar or the bar association of another Canadian province
• At least 7 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, in-house, or in a combination of both settings

Professional Skills:

• Excellent ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines

• High level of independence and excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail and professional rigor
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to develop and maintain trusting relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize, and successfully bring projects to completion

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Bilingualism (French and English, both spoken and written) is required to facilitate ongoing collaboration with various stakeholders outside Quebec

Additional considerations!

• The position is based at the company's head office in Longueuil, steps away from the Longueuil-Université de Sherbrooke metro station.

• This position is a P4 level.

Our benefits!

• Competitive salary and annual bonus;
• Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season; 
• 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services via telemedicine;
• Group retirement plans with employer participation;
• 100% Innergex-funded Wellness account;
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;
• Hybrid work model;
• Career development opportunities;
• Offices accessible by public transportation.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

www.innergex.com

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.