Senior Legal Counsel

As a member of the commercial legal team, your main responsibilities will be to advise a multitude of teams and participate, as a legal expert, in the development of new projects for BRP and its subsidiaries, mainly in North America.

To do this, you will be supporting mainly the teams responsible for the Dealer and Distribution Networks, the Sales and Aftersales Services. You may also have the opportunity to support the teams in Marketing, E-commerce, Communications, Manufacturing Strategy, Logistics, Real Estate and Global Trade Services.To support these business teams, you will work closely with colleagues within the legal services as well as from other departments, including Procurement, Data Privacy, Security, Insurance, Tax, Public Affairs, Compliance, Patents, Product Safety, Communications and many others.

YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Assess, explain and communicate risks while making recommendations to solve or prevent them by providing proactive advice, developing negotiation strategies and creating innovative solutions, especially with regards to BRP’s dealer network, retail environment and retail financing

• Advise on advertising and promotional activities to ensure compliance with U.S. laws (e.g., FTC, state/provincial consumer protection laws, Antitrust/Competition Law, Distributor Regulatory Framework)

• Combine your legal reflexes and business acumen to become a key partner to senior leaders within the Sales, Aftersales, Network Development and Litigation teams to align legal strategy with business objectives

• Understand and keep abreast of industry trends and the company's legal and regulatory landscape, especially with respect to franchise and motor vehicle State statutes, product distribution, warranties, consumer rights, and many more

• Promote compliance with company guidelines and policies, and contribute to training for BRP's internal business partners

• Travel periodically between BRP's offices, especially those in Quebec (Montreal, Sherbrooke, Valcourt)

YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• 5 to 10 years of experience as an in-house lawyer for a company of similar scale and/or industry as BRP or in a private law firm supporting clients of similar scale and/or industry as BRP

• A graduate law degree and membership with good standing in a relevant law society

• Experience in the franchise and/or motor vehicle dealer regulatory environment

• Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts such as dealer/franchise agreements, service agreements, supplier agreements, software usage and development agreements, professional and consulting services, SaaS, licensing

• Displaying curiousness, discipline, autonomy, and initiative in his/her work

• Working independently while managing multiple tasks and competing priorities under tight deadlines and changing circumstances

• Converting legal concepts into lament terms with practical and actionable advice

• Fluent in French and English, both in speaking and writing. Note that you will be interacting with colleagues and suppliers located across the Globe

ASSETS:

• Experience in:

  • Franchising and concessions law

  • Personal data management (GDPR, CCPA, Law 25)

  • Commercial litigation

  • Consumer protection

  • E-commerce

  • Competition law

  • Intellectual property

  • Customs, import/export and international sanctions issues

  • Contracts with government authorities and public procurement

  • Information technology

• Proficiency in languages other than English (French, Spanish, German, etc.)
  
  

The position is located in Quebec, with a possibility of being based out of offices in Sherbrooke, Valcourt or Montreal.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!

For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.

Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:

• Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
• Generous paid time away
• Pension plan
• Collective saving opportunities
• Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP

What about some feel good perks:

• Flexible work schedule
• A summer schedule that varies by department and location
• Holiday season shutdown
• Educational resources
• Discount on BRP products

WELCOME TO BRP

We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 20,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.

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