Advisor, Legal affairs

Desjardins; Montreal West; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 weeks vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness

Telework equipment

Job summary

Desjardins, via the DuProprio team, seeks a Temporary 12-month Legal Affairs Advisor to safeguard the organization’s legal interests and ensure regulatory compliance. You will advise on notarial matters, participate in board meetings, and develop governance tools while collaborating with stakeholders.

You will bring at least two years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong French/English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Two years of relevant experience minimum.
• Other combinations of qualifications and experience may be considered.
• Notarial law specialization is an asset.
• Be a member of the Chambre des notaires du Québec is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support the organization’s units and decision-making bodies on initiatives and activities related to your line of work.
• Analyze data, conduct studies, write reports and legal opinions.
• Organize, coordinate and attend meetings, including board meetings.
• Provide legal oversight for the organization.
• Help diagnose issues and develop target outcomes.
• Monitor industry trends and develop best practices.
• Serve as a resource for your unit, clients and partners.

Skills

Bilingual FR/EN

Analytical thinking

Legal drafting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Notarial law specialization (asset)

Member of Chambre des notaires du Québec (required/asset)

Job description

Temporary 12- Month Position

This position is offered within the DuProprio team, a subsidiary of Desjardins Group.

Required

As a legal affairs advisor, you help protect the organization’s legal interests by ensuring it complies with all laws. You also play a key role in making sure that its rights are protected and obligations are met. You represent the organization in situations involving its legal interests. You may be responsible for one or more sub-specialties, such as contested matters and the Office of the Corporate Secretary (ethics and professional conduct, official registries, meeting minutes, the general meeting, etc.). You advise and assist clients and partners as part of intervention and development initiatives. You develop tools, methods and processes. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You propose recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities. You share ideas and help solve problems using your analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the line of business. You interact with stakeholders working in other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential.

• Advise and support the organization’s units and decision-making bodies on the handling and execution of initiatives and activities related to your line of work
• Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports. Help issue legal opinions and recommendations
• Organize, coordinate and attend meetings, including meetings of decision-making bodies and the board of directors
• Provide legal oversight
• Help diagnose issues, challenges and needs to determine target outcomes
• Monitor the industry to understand and anticipate trends in your line of work and help prepare recommendations to develop best practices for the organization
• Serve as resource person for your unit, clients and partners

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Academic specialization in notarial law (an asset)
• Be a member of the Chambre des notaires du Québec
• Strong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with english-speaking parteners, members and/or clients
• Available to work 5 days per week, including at least one evening shift (11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) and weekends (Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., according to a predetermined rotation)

Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Legal Affairs (FG)