Lawyer

Montreal, QC, Canada

$100,000 to $150,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Pay: $100,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 8, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 9, 2026

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Job Description

The Intellectual Property Group is seeking a lawyer to join its technology transactions and intellectual property practice. You will work closely with the mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial, financing and other practice groups across the firm. More specifically:

You will draft and negotiate licence, research and development, collaboration, co-development and technology transfer agreements, as well as other technology and intellectual property agreements;
You will advise business clients on strategies to use, protect, enhance and commercialize intellectual property assets;
You will conduct intellectual property audits;
You will provide transactional support and assist with intellectual property and technology due diligence in connection with corporate and commercial transactions, financings, mergers and acquisitions;
You will act as a strategic advisor to clients and, depending on your experience, contribute to the protection and management of their intellectual property assets;
You will contribute to client development and to the profile of this strategic practice.

Why Join Us?

A competitive total compensation package, including a bonus program;
A flexible work environment combining remote and in-office work;
A health and wellness reimbursement program, customizable insurance coverage, telemedicine services and a generous retirement savings plan;
A collegial workplace that promotes respect, openness, innovation, diversity, equity and inclusion;
A culture that supports autonomy, recognition, collaboration and professional growth;
The opportunity to contribute to a firm that is engaged in its community;
Bright, ergonomic offices and access to a workout room with equipment and fitness classes.

About You

You hold a bachelor's degree in civil law and are a member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec;
You have three to six years of relevant experience in technology transactions and intellectual property;
You have strong experience drafting and negotiating complex technology and intellectual property agreements;
You are able to act as a strategic advisor to business clients;
You have excellent spoken and written French and English skills;
You demonstrate autonomy, sound judgment, initiative and an entrepreneurial mindset;
You have business acumen, a client-focused approach and an interest in client development;
You have the potential and interest to take on a leadership role and contribute to the long-term succession of the practice.

Even if you do not meet every criterion above, we encourage you to apply. We recognize talent and support the development of each person's potential through a variety of continuing education opportunities.

About The Firm

As a premier law firm with more than 950 lawyers worldwide, we are dedicated to shaping the future our clients want, precisely when it matters most.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in a diverse workplace made up of people with unique experiences and attributes. It is important that all our members find our workplace welcoming and supportive. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and valued. We are pleased to provide candidates and our members with reasonable accommodations so that everyone can realize their full potential. Please let us know if there are any accommodations we can provide to offer you the best possible experience.

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Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate technology and intellectual property agreements, advise business clients on intellectual property strategy, and conduct intellectual property audits. Provide transactional and due diligence support for corporate transactions and financings, act as a strategic client advisor, and contribute to client development and the growth of the practice.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a civil law bachelor's degree and be a member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec, with three to six years of relevant technology transactions and intellectual property experience. They should have strong complex-agreement drafting and negotiation skills, be able to advise business clients strategically, and demonstrate excellent spoken and written French and English, sound judgment, initiative, business acumen, and interest in client development and leadership.

Skills

Technology Transactions
Intellectual Property
Agreement Drafting And Negotiation
Licensing Agreements
Research And Development Agreements
Collaboration Agreements
Co-Development Agreements
Intellectual Property Strategy
Intellectual Property Audits
Due Diligence
Transactional Support
Strategic Advisory
Client Development
Business Acumen
French And English Communication

Benefits

Bonus Program
Flexible Work Environment
Health And Wellness Reimbursement
Customizable Insurance Coverage
Telemedicine Services
Retirement Savings Plan
Professional Growth Opportunities
Continuing Education
Ergonomic Offices
Workout Room And Fitness Classes

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Keywords

Technology Transactions
Intellectual Property
Licensing
Research And Development
Collaboration Agreements
Co-Development
Technology Transfer
Intellectual Property Audits
Due Diligence
Corporate Transactions
Commercial Transactions
Financings
Mergers And Acquisitions
Agreement Drafting
Contract Negotiation
Intellectual Property Commercialization
Client Advisory
Client Development
Civil Law
Barreau Du Québec
French
English

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