Paralegal, Investment

iA Financial Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services leader in Montreal is seeking a Paralegal to support investment activities. Responsibilities include preparing legal documentation, ensuring compliance, and aiding in business relationships. The ideal candidate has 5 years of corporate law experience, strong organizational skills, and advanced proficiency in both French and English. This position offers a competitive benefits package within a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Flexible group insurance

Competitive retirement plan

Stock purchase plan

Vacation and wellness days

Telemedicine

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on products

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in corporate law.
• Advanced level of French.
• Advanced level of English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review legal documentation for private placements.
• Coordinate signing and follow-up of legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with KYC documents.
• Help establish business relationships with counterparties.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to manage priorities

Teamwork

Knowledge of Office suite software

Dynamic multitasking

Education

College Diploma in Legal Techniques

Job description

Job Description

Paralegal

Build the Future with Us

Are you driven by the legal services sector and wish to contribute to the mission of a company that aims to ensure its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Paralegal at iA Financial Group, you will play a key role in supporting the group's investment activities. You will work closely with the legal counsels of the team and other members of the legal services and investment sector to provide technical support in corporate law, primarily dedicated to the activities of the subsidiary iA Global Asset Management.

This position offers a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and reliable company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our concerns, fostering an environment conducive to collaboration and innovation.

What You Will Accomplish with Us

As a Paralegal, you will be at the heart of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Prepare and review subscription documentation for private placements (funds, limited partnerships, co-investments, etc.).
• Coordinate the signing and follow-up of legal documents with internal and external parties.
• Ensure compliance with KYC documents for the group's investing entities, in collaboration with internal teams.
• Participate in the process of establishing business relationships with counterparties, including collecting required information, verifying documentation, and coordinating with internal teams.
• Maintain up-to-date legal databases.
• Participate in the improvement of processes and document management tools.
• Work closely with other paralegals in the legal services to ensure information sharing and consistency.
• Provide legal support to members of the legal services - investments team.

What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

We are looking for someone who:

• Is known for their strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Excels in a dynamic environment and can handle multiple files simultaneously.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of teamwork.
• Is recognized for their knowledge of Office suite software and IT skills.
• Has 5 years of experience in corporate law.
• Holds a College Diploma in Legal Techniques or equivalent training.
• Has an advanced level of French.
• Has an advanced level of English, as the role involves participating in meetings and tasks related to reading, analyzing, and drafting documents in English with colleagues and internal and external partners across Canada and the United States on a weekly basis.

Why You Will Love Working with Us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective quest for excellence.
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed.
• The possibility to work in a hybrid work environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.
• Competitive social benefits: Flexible group insurance, Competitive retirement plan, Stock purchase plan, Vacation and wellness and personal development days, Telemedicine, Employee and family assistance program, Ergonomic furniture program, Performance bonus, Discounts on iA products, and more!

Apply now and take charge of your career, where your talent truly matters!

Hesitant to Apply?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, dare to apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

Location(s)

Québec, Québec

Other Possible Location(s)

Montreal, Quebec

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date

2025-11-07

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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