Legal Counsel, Compliance

September 5, 2025

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At Alto, we are actively contributing to the transformation of Canada’s future with our high-speed train project connecting Quebec City and Toronto. With the support of the Government of Canada, this innovative project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities and stimulate economic growth.
Would you like to take on a stimulating, high-impact challenge? We are looking for a Legal Counsel, Compliance. Please note that the candidate may be based in one of these 4 offices: Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa or Toronto.
The role
The person holding the position of Legal Counsel, Compliance will report to the Senior Director, Legal Affairs, Transactions (interim). The person plays a crucial role in ensuring that the organization adheres to all relevant ethic and compliance-related laws, regulations, and internal policies, fostering a culture of integrity and ethical behavior.
The Responsibilities

  • Provide expert guidance on legal and regulatory compliance and ethics matters.
  • Contribute to the design and development, implementation and management of a compliance and ethics program, including policies, directives, and procedures covering, among other areas, privacy, access to information, conflicts of interest, and the fight against bribery and corruption.
  • Develop training content and reporting and other tools and conduct training sessions for staff on compliance and ethics requirements.
  • Advise business functions on data protection and privacy related matters.
  • Conduct privacy impact assessments, when required.
  • Work in close collaboration with the Access to Information and Privacy Office.
  • Analyze declarations of interest and formulate recommendations to mitigate and manage conflicts of interest.
  • Develop and maintain documentation related to compliance activities.
  • Prepare reports on compliance issues and activities.
  • Contribute to risk assessment exercises to identify potential compliance issues.
  • Investigate and resolve reported ethical violations and compliance breaches.
  • Advise senior management on emerging compliance trends and risks.

The Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in law and registered member of the Barreau du Québec and/or of the Ontario Bar Association.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience as a legal counsel in an in-house position in a corporate or Crown corporation or relevant experience in a law firm.
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislative framework and of corporate compliance programs.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
  • Strong ethical and compliance culture and capacity to work with highly confidential information.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with senior management and external stakeholders.
  • Great capacity for initiative and taking charge of files, proactive in identifying issues and finding solutions, comfortable working independently and prioritizing files.
  • Analytical and synthesis skills.
  • Excellent ability to adapt to changes.
  • Bilingualism (English and French) is required.

Why join our innovative team?