What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Counsel position at Sustana?
Corporate Counsel
Sustana is the leading manufacturer of sustainably produced, premium recycled fiber and paper, utilizing post-consumer material to create high-quality, low-carbon footprint products. As a trusted voice in recovery, sustainable manufacturing of paper, fibers, and packaging, we help customers, suppliers, investors, and other stakeholders achieve their sustainability goals.
We have 12 different locations across North America in three different segments of the pulp and paper industry: Paper, Fiber, and Recovery. Notably in De Pere, Wisconsin, Lévis (Quebec region), and the Montreal region, serving a multitude of customers throughout America.
The Role
The Corporate Counsel for Sustana US and Canada would be responsible for overseeing all legal matters across both countries' business on legal rights and duties and ensuring that the company operates within the law. The incumbent will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal subjects, such as contracts, disputes with vendors and customers, sales, regulatory compliance, business operations.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Other Information (Hybrid or Remote Role)
We are open to consider candidates based in Montreal, Canada, or Eastern US. The role may require site visits to various locations. Occasional travel may be necessary in Canada and the United States.
Sustana is the leading manufacturer of sustainably produced, premium recycled fiber and paper, utilizing post-consumer material to create high-quality, low-carbon footprint products. As a trusted voice in recovery, sustainable manufacturing of paper, fibers, and packaging, we help customers, suppliers, investors, and other stakeholders achieve their sustainability goals.
We have 12 different locations across North America in three different segments of the pulp and paper industry: Paper, Fiber, and Recovery. Notably in De Pere, Wisconsin, Lévis (Quebec region), and the Montreal region, serving a multitude of customers throughout America.
The Role
The Corporate Counsel for Sustana US and Canada would be responsible for overseeing all legal matters across both countries' business on legal rights and duties and ensuring that the company operates within the law. The incumbent will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal subjects, such as contracts, disputes with vendors and customers, sales, regulatory compliance, business operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Working closely with the Senior Management Team to understand the commercial process, procurement, production, quality, assessing risks and liability.
- Support with reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of national and international business-related contracts with third parties.
- Identify potential legal risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the company's activities comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Managing and coordinating any legal disputes or litigation involving the company, including working with external counsel as necessary.
- Ensure the company is updated on legislative and regulatory changes that may affect the company's operations.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for legal matters with internal stakeholders, external partners, regulatory bodies, and our PE partners.
- Define internal processes and provide training to the company on legal topics and promote legal, compliance, and risk management awareness within the company.
- On occasions, you will be part of integrated global project teams, to support complex projects locally and abroad from start to finish.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor/master's degree (or equivalent) in Law.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in a senior legal role in an international organization or as a senior associate practicing law in a large law firm.
- English – fluent verbal & writing; French would be a major asset.
- A strong knowledge of US and Canada regulations.
- You possess strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to pivot quickly and balance a complicated and constantly evolving workload.
- Good understanding of the industrial environment.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
Other Information (Hybrid or Remote Role)
We are open to consider candidates based in Montreal, Canada, or Eastern US. The role may require site visits to various locations. Occasional travel may be necessary in Canada and the United States.
