Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada and its parent company, Mitsubishi HC Capital America, form the largest non‑captive, nonbank commercial finance company in North America constantly growing and transforming to contribute to a prosperous and sustainable future, creating social value through optimizing the potential of assets.

Joining Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada means becoming an integral part of an experienced team offering flexible commercial financing solutions adapted to the needs of Canadian businesses. We stand out thanks to a collaborative culture focused on the well‑being of our employees, accountability and career development, open‑mindedness, inclusiveness as well as positive leadership in our daily activities! In addition, a sales team specializing in sustainable development and a community action committee allow us to make a significant social and environmental difference.

Join a dynamic legal team shaping the future of equipment finance solutions in Quebec. Serve as a strategic legal advisor and business partner for transactions, regulatory, compliance and litigation matters, with primary responsibility for equipment financing, lending, and leasing under Quebec’s Civil Code (CCQ). This role includes providing expert legal guidance and support, drafting and negotiating bilingual contracts, ensuring compliance with French language requirements, and helping to manage outside counsel relationships.

• Transactional Support:
  Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents (vendor program agreements, capital markets agreements, customer finance contracts, leasing contracts, loan agreements, hypothecs, and title retention agreements) in compliance with CCQ and French language requirements, including Law 96 and Law 25.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify and help mitigate legal and business risks related to equipment leasing, lending, and financing arrangements, including title retention and opposability to third parties.
• Program Development:
  Establish legal criteria for new finance programs and draft enforceable contracts.
• Advisory Role:
  Provide guidance on structuring true leases vs. financing leases, particularly in insolvency contexts.
• External Counsel Management:
  In consultation with the General Counsel and any applicable internal stakeholders, select and manage Quebec‑based external counsel for transactions and litigation, ensuring cost‑effective, high‑quality services.
• Regulatory Monitoring:
  Track and advise on changes in Canada and Quebec law—including language, consumer protection, and commercial leasing regulations—and collaborate with Compliance to ensure these changes are effectively integrated into policies, processes, and service delivery.
• Department Operations:
  At the direction of the General Counsel, participate in department operations, including the use of legal technology and template management, to ensure efficient workflows, compliance with organisational standards, and continuous process improvement.
• Management/
  
  Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  Depending on experience, candidate may manage, supervise, mentor and coordinate with junior attorneys in the North American Legal Department.
• Professional Development:
  Complete CLE with emphasis on Quebec civil law and bilingual legal practice.

• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken).
• Deep expertise in Canadian law and the CCQ, especially in secured lending, leasing, hypothecs, and commercial obligations.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, in English and French, across diverse finance sectors including leases, loans, POs, accounts receivable transactions, bank lines of credit, warehousing, subscription agreements, and asset‑backed security structures.
• Experience with RPMRR registrations, bilingual contract drafting, and navigating Law 25 and 96 requirements.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and influence outcomes in a bilingual, civil law context.

• Proactive problem solver who anticipates challenges and drives practical solutions.
• Exceptional written and communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Critical Thinking & Cognitive Ability – Ability…