General Counsel
- Montreal, QC, Canada
$90,000 to $120,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- $90,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
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Join the Team at PRA Group Canada Inc.
General Counsel – Hybrid
Being a part of PRA Group Canada means you are valued! This is a place where your skills and experience contribute to helping build our organization’s success.
PRA Group Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of PRA Group, Inc., a publicly traded company. We specialize in acquiring nonperforming loans from banks and other creditors and collaborating with its customers to help them resolve their debt in a respectful and ethical way.
Are you a talented individual who is committed to quality work? Do you thrive in a company culture that is positive, engaging, and supports professional growth in a team environment?
Bring your legal expertise, strategic insight, and commitment to corporate governance to PRA Group Canada as General Counsel!
Compensation:
Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 annually
What you will do:
Reporting to the Vice President, the General Counsel will lead the corporate governance function for the Canadian operations. You will review and draft legal documents and agreements associated with all Canadian activities. You will be responsible for the corporate maintenance of the corporation and provide corporate legal support to all departments of the corporation. The ideal candidate must be bilingual lawyer having relevant experience, strong academic credentials, good business acumen, outstanding communication and teamwork skills and the ability to manage multiple projects/tasks, sometimes within tight schedules.
Your duties will include:
- Corporate governance and compliance work; corporate maintenance of PRA Group Canada Inc. and some related entities
- Due diligence work, when required
- Support to corporate counsel of the parent company and other departments within the PRA Group family
- Review/draft agreements, amendments, descriptions/summaries and other documents related to the operations of the corporation
- Maintenance of and updates to agreements repositories
- Work in collaboration with procurement and legal counsel of the parent company within the contract management system
- Legal guidance and practical recommendations to all departments on various issues
- Staying up to date on relevant laws and regulations
- Additional duties as specified by the Vice President
Minimum qualifications include:
- Law degree from a recognized Canadian University
- Called to and in good standing with the Quebec Bar Association and/or the Ontario Bar Association
- 3-5 years of experience (preferably in a law firm environment)
- Knowledge of all legislation and framework relevant to the operations of the corporation
- Knowledge of privacy laws and technology laws, standards, and issues will be an asset
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and newest technologies
- Bilingual: French and English (English is required for the position to ensure smooth communication with departments of the main office, the parent company, and affiliates)
What sets us apart:
PRA Group Canada values its employees and offers innovative programs that promote teamwork, positive morale, and employee recognition. In today’s ever-changing work environment, we pride ourselves on our commitment to work/life balance. At PRA, we know company success is derived from the efforts of all our talented and hardworking employees. We are committed to delivering a total rewards program, including:
- Annual bonus program
- Three weeks of vacation
- Five paid days of personal and family obligations leave
- Group health and dental program at minimal cost to employees
- Pension plan
- Employee assistance program
- CLE reimbursement
- Recognition programs
- Positive work/life balance
- Hybrid work
Be part of our amazing team!
This is a full-time hybrid position requiring the successful candidate to work Monday through Friday with a set schedule of business hours (40 hours per week). If you are ready for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by November 20, 2026.
Venez joindre l’équipe de PRA Group Canada Inc.
Conseiller.ère juridique –hybride
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Join the Team at PRA Group Canada Inc.
General Counsel – Hybrid
Being a part of PRA Group Canada means you are valued! This is a place where your skills and experience contribute to helping build our organization’s success.
PRA Group Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of PRA Group, Inc., a publicly traded company. We specialize in acquiring nonperforming loans from banks and other creditors and collaborating with its customers to help them resolve their debt in a respectful and ethical way.
Are you a talented individual who is committed to quality work? Do you thrive in a company culture that is positive, engaging, and supports professional growth in a team environment?
Bring your legal expertise, strategic insight, and commitment to corporate governance to PRA Group Canada as General Counsel!
Compensation:
Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 annually
What you will do:
Reporting to the Vice President, the General Counsel will lead the corporate governance function for the Canadian operations. You will review and draft legal documents and agreements associated with all Canadian activities. You will be responsible for the corporate maintenance of the corporation and provide corporate legal support to all departments of the corporation. The ideal candidate must be bilingual lawyer having relevant experience, strong academic credentials, good business acumen, outstanding communication and teamwork skills and the ability to manage multiple projects/tasks, sometimes within tight schedules.
Your duties will include:
- Corporate governance and compliance work; corporate maintenance of PRA Group Canada Inc. and some related entities
- Due diligence work, when required
- Support to corporate counsel of the parent company and other departments within the PRA Group family
- Review/draft agreements, amendments, descriptions/summaries and other documents related to the operations of the corporation
- Maintenance of and updates to agreements repositories
- Work in collaboration with procurement and legal counsel of the parent company within the contract management system
- Legal guidance and practical recommendations to all departments on various issues
- Staying up to date on relevant laws and regulations
- Additional duties as specified by the Vice President
Minimum qualifications include:
- Law degree from a recognized Canadian University
- Called to and in good standing with the Quebec Bar Association and/or the Ontario Bar Association
- 3-5 years of experience (preferably in a law firm environment)
- Knowledge of all legislation and framework relevant to the operations of the corporation
- Knowledge of privacy laws and technology laws, standards, and issues will be an asset
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and newest technologies
- Bilingual: French and English (English is required for the position to ensure smooth communication with departments of the main office, the parent company, and affiliates)
What sets us apart:
PRA Group Canada values its employees and offers innovative programs that promote teamwork, positive morale, and employee recognition. In today’s ever-changing work environment, we pride ourselves on our commitment to work/life balance. At PRA, we know company success is derived from the efforts of all our talented and hardworking employees. We are committed to delivering a total rewards program, including:
- Annual bonus program
- Three weeks of vacation
- Five paid days of personal and family obligations leave
- Group health and dental program at minimal cost to employees
- Pension plan
- Employee assistance program
- CLE reimbursement
- Recognition programs
- Positive work/life balance
- Hybrid work
Be part of our amazing team!
This is a full-time hybrid position requiring the successful candidate to work Monday through Friday with a set schedule of business hours (40 hours per week). If you are ready for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by November 20, 2026.
Venez joindre l’équipe de PRA Group Canada Inc.
Conseiller.ère juridique –hybride
Faire partie de l’équipe de PRA Group Canada Inc., c’est être valorisé.e! Ici, vos compétences et votre expérience contribuent directement au succès de notre organisation.
PRA Group Canada Inc. est une filiale de PRA Group, Inc., une société cotée en bourse. Nous sommes spécialisés dans l’acquisition de créances en souffrance auprès de banques et d’autres créanciers, et nous travaillons en collaboration avec les clients concernés pour les aider à régler leurs dettes, dans le respect et l’éthique.
Êtes-vous une personne talentueuse, se souciant de la qualité du travail ? Voulez-vous vous épanouir dans une culture d’entreprise positive et stimulante, qui favorise le développement professionnel dans un esprit d’équipe ?
Apportez votre expérience juridique, votre vision stratégique et votre engagement envers la gouvernance d’entreprise au service de PRA Group Canada en tant que conseiller.ère juridique!
Rémunération :
Fourchette salariale : 90 000 $ – 120 000 $ par an
Détails de l’emploi:
Relevant du vice-président, le.la conseiller.ère juridique sera responsable du bon fonctionnement corporatif de l’entreprise. Vous aurez le mandat de réviser et de rédiger des documents juridiques et des contrats liés à l’ensemble des activités au Canada, de veiller que les affaires corporatives de la société soient en règle et de fournir un soutien juridique à tous les départements de l’organisation. Le candidat idéal doit être un avocat bilingue possédant une expérience pertinente, un solide parcours universitaire, un sens aigu des affaires, d’excellentes aptitudes en communication et en travail d’équipe, ainsi que la capacité de gérer plusieurs dossiers, projets ou tâches, parfois dans des délais serrés.
Responsabilités principales :
- Travail dans le domaine de gouvernance corporative et de conformité; tenue des livres de minute de PRA Group Canada Inc.; mise à jour des enregistrements extra-provinciales de la société et de certaines sociétés affiliées
- Vérifications diligentes, au besoin
- Soutien au département juridique de la société mère et aux autres départements au sein du groupe PRA
- Examen et rédaction de contrats, d’avenants, de sommaires de contrats, ainsi que d’autres documents liés aux activités de la société
- Tenue et mise à jour des répertoires de contrats
- Collaboration avec le service de l’approvisionnement et les conseillers juridiques de la société mère dans le cadre du système de gestion des contrats
- Conseils juridiques et recommandations pratiques à l’attention de tous les services sur une variété de questions juridiques
- Veille juridique relative aux lois et réglementations applicables
- Autres tâches confiées par le vice-président
Exigences du poste:
- Baccalauréat en droit obtenu auprès d’une université canadienne reconnue
- Membre en règle du Barreau du Québec et/ou du Barreau de l’Ontario
- 3 à 5 ans d’expérience (de préférence au sein d’un cabinet d’avocats)
- Connaissance de l’ensemble de la législation et du cadre réglementaire régissant les activités de l’entreprise
- Connaissance des lois, normes et enjeux liés à la protection des renseignements personnels et aux technologies constituera un atout
- Bonne maîtrise de la suite Microsoft Office et des technologies les plus récentes
- Bilinguisme : français et anglais (la maîtrise de l’anglais est requise pour ce poste afin d’assurer la communication avec les services du siège social, de la société mère et des sociétés affiliées)
Ce qui nous distingue :
PRA Group Canada valorise ses employés et propose des programmes innovants qui favorisent le travail d’équipe, un climat positif et la reconnaissance du personnel. Dans un environnement professionnel en constante évolution, nous sommes fiers de notre engagement en faveur de l’équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée. Nous savons que la réussite de l’entreprise repose sur les efforts de tous nos employés, talentueux et dévoués. Nous nous engageons à offrir un programme complet de récompenses, incluant :
- Programme de primes annuelles
- Trois semaines de vacances
- Cinq jours de congé payés pour obligations personnelles et familiales
- Régime collectif d’assurance santé et dentaire à coût minime pour les employés
- Régime de retraite
- Programme d’aide aux employés
- Remboursement des frais de formation professionnelle continue
- Programmes de reconnaissance
- Équilibre sain entre vie professionnelle et vie privée
- Travail en mode hybride
Venez joindre notre équipe formidable !
Il s’agit d’un poste à temps plein en mode hybride, exigeant que le candidat retenu travaille du lundi au vendredi, selon un horaire de bureau fixe (40 heures par semaine). Si vous êtes prêt(e) à relever ce défi stimulant et enrichissant, veuillez soumettre votre lettre de motivation et votre curriculum vitæ avant le 20 novembre 2026
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Responsibilities
Lead corporate governance, compliance, and corporate maintenance for PRA Group Canada and certain related entities. Review and draft contracts and other legal documents, provide practical legal guidance across departments, support parent-company counsel, and maintain contract repositories and corporate records.
Requirements
Requires a law degree from a recognized Canadian university, good standing with the Quebec and/or Ontario Bar, and 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a law firm. Candidates must be bilingual in French and English, understand applicable corporate legislation and regulations, and have strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills; privacy and technology law knowledge is an asset.
Skills
- Corporate Governance
- Legal Compliance
- Contract Drafting And Review
- Corporate Maintenance
- Due Diligence
- Legal Research
- Privacy Law
- Technology Law
- Contract Management
- Legal Advisory
- Business Acumen
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- French-English Bilingualism
Benefits
- Annual Bonus Program
- Three Weeks Of Vacation
- Five Paid Personal And Family Obligation Days
- Group Health And Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing Legal Education Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Work-Life Balance
- Hybrid Work
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Categories
- Legal
- Management & Leadership
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Compliance
- Corporate Maintenance
- Canadian Operations
- Legal Documents
- Contract Drafting
- Contract Review
- Due Diligence
- Contract Management System
- Contract Repository
- Corporate Records
- Privacy Law
- Technology Law
- Applicable Legislation
- Regulatory Framework
- Legal Advisory
- Procurement
- Microsoft Office
- French-English Bilingualism
- Quebec Bar
- Ontario Bar
- Financial Services
- Nonperforming Loans
- Corporate Counsel