Legal Advisor - Jobs in Montréal, QC

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ABOUT USWe come from many different places, but what unites us is our passion. At Moment Factory, each new project is a blank page awaiting the creativity and talent of our whole team, no matter the individual responsibilities, roles, or fields. Our desire to innovate, to take risks, and to learn from our mistakes and from each other is what allows us to create collective projects that go above and beyond. Today, thanks to a team of 350 creative minds, we have been able to create immersive multimedia environments for artists, museums, airports, brands, theme parks and events, as well as our signature shows. No matter the canvas – be it film, lighting, multimedia architecture, sound design, special effects, or interactive projects – the thirst for experimentation and innovation is at the core of our DNA. Our Montreal, Paris, New York, and Singapour studios are always on the hunt for curious and inspired people. Find your niche on our team of passionate employees!YOUR MISSIONReporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will advise on commercial, intellectual property and entertainment law. They will be part of the legal affairs team responsible for all legal matters of the company. You will work with all areas of the company including the administrative and project management teams. Your judgment and experience in negotiating and drafting contracts, analyzing and resolving legal issues, your communication skills with senior team members, and your interest in entertainment law will be essential to your success at Moment Factory.ROLES AND RESPONSABILITIESDraft, analyze and negotiate various contracts and agreements (suppliers, clients, artists, commercial partnerships, etc.).Provide legal advice to partners, managers and project management teams.Provide legal opinions.Communicate recommendations, analyses and syntheses to members of the management team.Review documentation for appeals and support the team accordingly.QUALIFICATIONSBe a member in good standing of the Quebec BarHave a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience as a lawyer in intellectual property law (an asset) or entertainment law (an asset) as well as relevant experience in negotiating and drafting contracts.REQUIRED QUALITIESBe comfortable working in a creative environment.Be self-motivated, stimulated by challenges and responsibilities, and enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a cohesive team of professionals.Have a passion for learning and a deep understanding of the business.Attention to detail while being able to synthesize information and communicate it effectively to managers and project management teams.Have a good knowledge of word processing and communication software.Ability to work well in a team environment and with an internationally diverse client base.Excellent skills in drafting, negotiating and analyzing various commercial contracts and agreements.Demonstrate autonomy, rigor and initiative.Be bilingual (English and French) both orally and in writing, including the usual legal vocabulary.SOME PERKS THAT COME WITH WORKING AT MFFlexible work schedule based on trust to optimize work-life balance;Telecommuting across Canada for the summer of 2021 and hybrid model starting in September;40 hour disconnect bank (personal time), to be used during the summer of 2021;Group insurance benefits for you and your family;Wellness account allowing you to claim personal expenses up to $250 per year;Employee Assistance Program; free, confidential and available 24 hours a day;Free access to Dialogue telemedicine service, to quickly respond to your health concerns and those of your family;500$ to equip you for telecommuting;5 paid sick days per year;Access to an advantageous group RRSP;Free food when you come to work at the studio during the summer;Personalized training and skills development plan through the MF School;MF Life Department, a catalyst for employee wellness initiatives (physical, mental health, social activities, etc.)If you think this position is for you, we invite you to apply now. We will not be able to follow up with each candidate, so we will only contact the selected individuals.Thank you for considering a career at Moment Factory. We are looking forward to meeting you!Job Type: Full-time