Paul Murat

• Supervise commercial and contractual matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements across diverse business operations.
• Lead negotiations and contract structuring for Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring alignment with operational and legal requirements.
• Oversaw the acquisition and successful implementation of a case management platform for the Legal Department, enhancing efficiency, knowledge retention, and enabling more accurate reporting and analytics.
• Provide legal support on a broad range of issues, including litigation, intellectual property, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders at all levels to mitigate risks, support strategic initiatives, and safeguard the company’s interests in multi-jurisdictional contexts.

• Negotiated and drafted international commercial contracts (sales/purchase terms, leases, NDAs, licenses, Master Agreements).
• Managed intellectual property and innovation portfolios, including global trademark protection.
• Oversaw litigation matters and optimized dispute resolution strategies.
• Advised operational, sales, marketing, and innovation teams on diverse legal issues.
• Developed compliance programs (KYC, sanctions, whistleblower) and delivered internal legal training.

• Managed real estate law cases (latent defects, title transfers, OACIQ broker ethics) and advised on related civil matters.
• Drafted procedural and contractual documents in French and English, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Represented clients before the Superior Court and the Court of Quebec, achieving favorable outcomes in contested applications.
• Conducted jurisprudential research and prepared witness examinations to strengthen legal strategies.