Director of Corporate Affairs and Assistant Secretary General

ZSA Legal Recruitment; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural organization in Montreal is seeking a Director of Corporate Affairs and Assistant Secretary General to manage legal matters and ensure adherence to governance practices. Candidates must have extensive experience in business law and be a qualified member of the Quebec Bar. This key role involves advising on legal risks, overseeing compliance, and supporting contract negotiations.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in business law.
• Member of the Quebec Bar.
• Additional experience in construction law, real estate law, or corporate secretarial work is a significant asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all legal matters affecting the organization.
• Oversee public tendering processes and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Facilitate board and committee meetings as Assistant Secretary.

Skills

Business Law

Negotiation

Contract Management

Governance Practices

Job description

10 years + | Montreal

• Do you dream of combining your work with your passion for the cultural sector?

The Société de la Place des Arts is:

• 60 years of history and over 300 employees;
• Performing arts in all their forms: music, dance, ballet, opera, theatre, comedy, Francophone song, and international artists;
• A rich and diverse program that reaches audiences of all ages.

The Société de la Place des Arts de Montréal is a provincial Crown corporation of the Government of Québec. Its mission is to operate a performing arts presenting organization, manage the Place des Arts de Montréal and the Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay in Joliette, and oversee artistic programming at the Maison symphonique for organizations other than the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal.

The Société de la Place des Arts manages the largest performing arts complex in Canada and is seeking the support of a Director of Corporate Affairs and Assistant Secretary General as part of its succession planning strategy.

Reporting to the Secretary General and Vice President of Corporate Affairs, you will be responsible for all legal matters affecting the organization. You will act as an advisor in identifying and mitigating legal risks and serve as a key point of contact for senior management, the board of directors, and various business units. You will oversee public tendering processes, ensuring their integrity and compliance with applicable regulations, support the procurement team in contract management, and participate in the negotiation of complex commercial agreements and partnerships. You will ensure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to Crown corporations and monitor adherence to sound governance practices. You will serve as Assistant Secretary to the Board of Directors, facilitating the preparation, execution, and follow-up of board and committee meetings. You will also oversee work related to records and archival management in accordance with government standards.

Do you have at least 10 years of experience in business law and are you a member of the Quebec Bar? We would like to talk with you. Additional experience in construction law, real estate law, corporate secretarial work, or with Crown corporations will be considered a significant asset for your qualification. Ref.: #33681

This is an exclusive search with ZSA. All CVs sent and contacts made directly to the Société de la Place des Arts de Montréal will be redirected to ZSA for review.

Tagged as: In-House, Senior