Legal Counsel

Rogers Communications View all jobs

  • Montreal, QC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
We are committed to connecting Canadians through unique partnerships, our world-class network and content Canadians love-and our innovative team is growing. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our Corporate team who have a genuine passion for making positive impacts on customers and the communities where we live and work. We have a variety of business units with exciting and meaningful work waiting for you, including Communications, HR, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance, and Real Estate. If you are considering your next step, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you. Come build a rewarding career at Rogers and be a driving force behind our success story!Legal CounselRogers Communications Inc. is Canada's national communications company, engaged in three primary lines of business - wireless, cable and media. The legal department, which comprises more than 70 legal professionals, advises on the most challenging and important issues facing the telecommunications and media industries in Canada.Supporting Rogers' various business units, you will be responsible for providing legal and strategic support to Rogers in the Province of Québec. This will principally involve: supporting Rogers Business Quebec team's sale of products and services to enterprise customers; assisting Rogers' Québec network and real estate teams with lease disputes, relocation and expropriation matters; and providing legal advice on Québec laws and regulations, particularly in the areas of consumer protection, privacy, and language laws; and supporting external counsel on Québec litigation matters.The successful candidate will not necessarily have experience in all of these areas but must have a demonstrated skillset in some and an ability to learn and grow into the role.This position is based in Rogers' downtown Montreal office. The successful candidate must be a member of the Barreau du Québec and have:
  • a minimum of 3-6 years of corporate/commercial experience gained from a major law firm or company;
  • bilingual (French and English) to collaborate with colleagues on a national scale, including the ability to review and draft legal documents in French;
  • strong written and oral communication skills;
  • experience acquired in the telecommunications industry is an asset;
  • experience with technology, leasing, expropriation, rights of way, IRUs, and municipal access agreements is an asset;
  • experience managing commercial litigation files is an asset;
  • experience with Québec consumer protection, privacy, and language laws is an asset;
  • an ability to distill complex legal issues into clear decisions and advise internal stakeholders accordingly;
  • strong work ethic with the ability to multitask and prioritize requests in a fast-paced environment;
  • a strong sense of organization with a keen attention to detail and accuracy is an asset;
  • business acumen;
  • strong interpersonal skills and be a team player.
The position requires the ability to both assist working-level teams and advise senior executives on strategic initiatives. Rogers is an entrepreneurial company where employees are committed to meeting big challenges and making a real difference. This exciting company is constantly growing and changing. We can offer you an innovative and dynamic working environment with a company leading the Canadian telecommunications and media industries.​To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role. ​Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 800, Gauchetiere O, Bureau 4000-Place Bonaventure - Montreal(182), Montreal, QC
Travel Requirements: None
Background Check(s) Required: Criminal Record and Credit Check
Posting Category/Function: Legal & Corporate Commercial
Requisition ID: 332872To support career growth, collaboration, and high-performing teams, all Corporate Employees are expected to work onsite. We believe that in-person connection strengthens our culture and drives industry-leading performance.At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business, is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the .Posting Notes: CorporateLocation:Montreal, QC, CABeing a Rogers team member comes with some great perks & benefits including:· Health & well-being benefits
· Donation matching
· Paid time off for volunteering
· Wealth Accumulation including: Pension plan & Employee stock options
· Generous employee discounts
· Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs*available for full-time and part-time permanent employees, some restrictions applyLooking for career guidance and inspiration?Catch up on the latest episodes of podcast with Dr. Sonia Kang.

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