Job Description
KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.
Reporting to the Director, Legal Affairs, the Legal Counsel provides a variety of practical, business focused legal services aimed at supporting the day-to-day activities and global operations of KDC/One and its subsidiaries in the areas of commercial and contract law. The Legal Counsel serves as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
Why choose KDC/One?
• International exposure;
• Mandates in diverse fields: sales, procurement, manufacturing, SaaS and technology, HR, finance and transactions, R&D
• Direct collaboration with decision-makers;
• Participation in the modernization of legal operations;
• Entrepreneurial culture that fosters initiative and professional development.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of strategic commercial agreements;
• Support international acquisitions, transactions, and financing projects;
• Identify risks and participate in the development of legal solutions, namely with regard to applicable laws and regulations;
• Advise business teams on various KDC/One commercial and strategic challenges in their daily operations;
• Develop and improve contract templates, document automation, and legal processes;
• Participate in various special company projects as a representative of the legal team;
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel;
• Perform all other legal tasks related to KDC/One's activities.
Ideal candidate:
• Bachelor of Law and member of a North American Bar;
• University degree in Finance, Commerce or Business Administration will be considered an asset;
• 3 to 5 years of post-call experience in commercial or corporate law, gained in private practice or an in-house legal department;
• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken);
• Proven ability to negotiate, influence and persuade others;
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills;
• Capacity to prioritize and manage competing priorities, and deliver under tight timelines;
• Strong business acumen and the ability to provide practical, risk-based legal advice;
• Experience with contract lifestyle management systems, legal technology, or document automation, as well as experience in the in the manufacturing and beauty industries will be considered an asset.
Are you a curious, motivated, and collaborative legal professional with strong business acumen and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving?
Are you looking for a role that offers flexibility, a variety of mandates, and international exposure?
We would love to meet you. We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If selected for an interview or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.
