Senior Legal Advisor

Desjardins; Montreal West; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonus

4 weeks flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Telework equipment reimbursement

Benefits eligibility-based

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor in Montreal West with at least six years of experience in commercial law to support group retirement savings and group insurance. You will draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, provide regulatory guidance, and collaborate with compliance, privacy and information security teams to deliver practical legal solutions.

This role offers a fast-changing environment and opportunities to influence strategic initiatives while partnering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law required.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in commercial law, financial services, or related field.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts and complex commercial agreements.
• Advisory role with various business partners in a highly regulated environment.
• Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar.

Responsibilities

• Act as legal advisor to business sectors for group retirement savings and group insurance.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements including service and confidentiality agreements.
• Interpret laws and regulations, issue opinions, and promote risk management.
• Collaborate with compliance, privacy, and information security teams on strategic projects.

Skills

Bilingual English-French

Contract negotiation

Legal advisory

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

Required

Desjardins is looking for a Senior Legal Advisor with a minimum of 6 years of experience to join its Commercial Law and Securities Department within the Wealth Management and Life and Health Insurance Legal Affairs Administrative Department. You’ll be a part of a dynamic team of experienced legal professionals and work closely with business partners across the organization. If you’re passionate about commercial law and want to be a trusted strategic partner to fast-evolving business areas, this could be the role for you. Along with strong commercial drafting and negotiation skills, you should bring sound judgment, attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to solving legal issues. You’re known for your ability to quickly grasp complex issues and develop practical solutions that respond to business needs. You enjoy working closely with business partners to help them achieve their objectives. Your intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills and ability to distill complex information enable you to thrive in a dynamic, fast-changing environment. More specifically, you will be called upon to support the sectors of the organization responsible for group retirement savings and group insurance. You will play a key role in providing legal support to these sectors by participating in strategic initiatives, negotiating commercial agreements, and implementing solutions for a diverse clientele across Canada. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Act as a legal advisor to the business sectors responsible for group retirement savings and group insurance, providing guidance on legal and regulatory matters affecting their operations
• Participate in the development, evolution, and offering of solutions for the group retirement savings and group insurance markets
• Participate in the RFP and bidding processes, and in negotiating agreements with clients, partners and vendors
• Draft, review and negotiate various commercial agreements, including service agreements, confidentiality agreements, strategic partnerships and any other agreement related to the sector’s activities
• Interpret applicable laws and regulations, participate in consultations, issue legal opinions and make recommendations to promote effective risk management
• Collaborate with business partners and support teams, particularly those in compliance, privacy, and information security, to help deliver strategic projects and handle operational and regulatory issues

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 law
• A minimum of six years of relevant experience in commercial law, financial services, life and health insurance, securities, or a related field
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Experience in an advisory role with various business partners in a highly regulated environment
• Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar
• 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 partners, members and/or clients
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework governing insurers that offer group insurance, group retirement savings products and financial services.

Action oriented, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset

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!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Legal Affairs (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-10-30