Global Legal Counsel

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.
You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented corporate and securities lawyer to join our Global Legal Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a broad range of sophisticated corporate matters, with a focus on our capital structure, financing initiatives, securities, corporate and M&A matters, governance and compliance, within a dynamic and fast-growing global organization.
The successful candidate will have direct exposure to the legal and strategic dimensions of a large-cap, globally listed engineering and professional services firm and will operate at the intersection of capital markets, corporate strategy, and global operations.
The Global Legal Counsel role will work closely with senior legal leadership and our finance team on high-impact initiatives that influence the Company’s capital structure and long-term growth trajectory. The breadth of the mandate—spanning financing, M&A, governance, and global restructurings—offers a rare opportunity to build a well-rounded corporate and securities practice in-house at an early stage of your career.
Where Your Ideas Matter – If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role offers the chance to work on projects that push boundaries and impact communities worldwide. Be part of a team that values your ideas, expertise, and growth.
Your Impact
Capital Structure and Financing
Support capital markets transactions and the execution and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s capital structure, including:
Amendments and compliance matters under credit facilities
Equity offerings and issuances
Public and private debt offerings, including bond transactions
Assist in evaluating and implementing alternative financing strategies and instruments
Treasury Matters
Provide legal support to the Treasury function, including in relation to:
Hedging arrangements and derivatives
Guarantees and other credit support mechanisms
Intercompany funding structures
Continuous Disclosure and Governance
Assist with continuous disclosure obligations and public reporting requirements
Support the development and enhancement of corporate policies and compliance frameworks
Contribute to corporate governance processes
Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Transactions
Support M&A transactions, including due diligence, structuring, execution, and post-closing integration
Assist with internal reorganizations, corporate restructurings, and global structure optimization initiatives
General Corporate Matters
Provide legal advice on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters affecting a global publicly listed company
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across finance, treasury, tax, and operations
The skills that set you apart
Law degree from an accredited institution
Member in good standing of a Canadian bar (Quebec preferred)
3 to 5 years of experience in corporate and securities law
Experience gained in the legal department of a large international company, a major law firm, or a combination of both
Bilingualism (French and English) is required due to transaction linguistic requirements
Strong analytical, drafting, and problem-solving abilities
High level of attention to detail and sound professional judgment
Demonstrated initiative and a proactive, self-starting approach to identifying needs and driving work forward
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication

Skills
Due Diligence