Senior Legal Counsel, Contracts and Litigation Management | C..T. North America
Job in
Vaudreuil-Dorion, Montérégie, Province de Québec, Canada
Listing for:
CAT inc
Full Time, Contract
position
Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Legal Counsel, Contracts and Litigation Management | C.A.T. North America
Location: Vaudreuil-DorionCompany Overview
Founded in 1978, North America is a leading trucking company serving North America through nine divisions and more than 25 terminals. It provides intra-Canada, –Canada cross-border, domestic, and northern and southern Mexico transportation services.
With 1,600 power units, 4,300 trailers, and over 10,000 logistics partners, the company delivers customized transportation solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Its commitment to service, safety, innovation, and sustainability has earned industry recognition as Best Fleet to Drive For (2023) and as one of the Best Managed Companies for seven consecutive years.
Job Type
Permanent, Full-timeMonday
- FridayLocation
11 Boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes, Vaudreuil-Dorion, QCPosition Overview
Reporting to the Vice President, Legal Affairs, the Senior Legal Counsel acts as a strategic partner supporting brokerage, sales, finance, and divisional teams across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The role contributes to transformation initiatives and mergers and acquisitions transactions and works closely with Legal, Finance, Risk Management, Operations, and Safety to ensure regulatory compliance and protect corporate interests.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong experience managing complex multi-jurisdictional matters, excellent analytical skills, strong leadership, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Management
Provide legal support to internal divisionsDraft and negotiate commercial agreements (LOIs, leases, brokerage and transportation contracts, secured financing instruments, and other commercial agreements)Develop contract terms balancing risk management and business needsImprove standard-form contractsManage disputes and implement risk mitigation strategiesTrain internal stakeholdersSupport strategic business objectivesOccasional travel requiredLitigation Management
Develop litigation management guidelinesManage external legal fee budgetsStrategically oversee complex mattersCollaborate with Finance and Operations to safeguard corporate interestsProvide proactive, business-oriented legal adviceMonitor relevant legal developmentsRegulatory Compliance
Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory changesTrain internal teams on compliance requirementsRequired Qualifications
Member in good standing of a Canadian provincial/territorial bar or a state bar (preferably Quebec and/or New York)Civil law and/or common law degree (asset)Minimum 8 years’ experience in commercial law, transactional law, or complex commercial litigationStrong leadership and business judgmentExcellent English drafting skillsFully bilingual (French/English; 95%+ English-speaking clientele)Ability to work independently in a fast-paced international environmentFlexibility for extended hours and travelTransportation/logistics industry experience (asset)
* The bilingualism requirement is necessary because more than 95% of the business clientele served is English-speaking.
Benefits
Dental careLife InsuranceVision InsurancePaid time offOn-site parkingWellness programRRSP Plan
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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