In‑House Legal Counsel – Hospitality & Wellness

About the role

We are looking for a pragmatic, business‑oriented In‑House Legal Counsel to support the growth and increasing complexity of our hospitality and wellness platform. The successful candidate will act as a strategic legal partner to Finance, Operations, Development, and Executive Management while also providing occasional support to Human Resources.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements such as management, vendor, licensing, partnership, branding, and technology contracts.
• Support corporate governance, subsidiary structuring, intercompany agreements, mergers, acquisitions, and integrations.
• Assist with real‑estate matters, including leases, ground leases, development agreements, and construction contracts.
• Coordinate legal aspects of real‑estate transactions and financing structures with external counsel.
• Ensure compliance with hospitality, consumer‑protection, privacy, health and safety regulations; identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Manage trademarks, brand protection, and licensing strategies, overseeing filings, renewals, and enforcement.
• Serve as primary internal contact for external legal advisors and manage legal budgets, progressively internalizing recurring work.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.).
• Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec or another Canadian law society.
• 5–8 years of experience in commercial, corporate, or business law, either in private practice or in‑house.
• Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent judgment, autonomy, and ability to manage multiple matters in a fast‑growing environment.
• Fluent French with strong written and verbal skills; bilingualism in English is a significant asset.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience plus employee benefits.
• Permanent full‑time position with hybrid work mode (on‑site at Strøm Campus in Chambly, remote work, and travel as needed).
• Free access to the thermal experience and “Balance” day.
• Discounts on Strøm products and services, including up to 50% off massage therapy and esthetic treatments.
• Schedule that supports work‑life balance and the chance to contribute to a company focused on well‑being.