Strategic Legal Affairs Leader

Desjardins; Quebec; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Flexible vacation (4 weeks)

Pension plan (Defined benefit)

Group insurance including telemedicine

Health and wellness reimbursement

Telework equipment

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking a Senior Legal Affairs Advisor to protect the organization’s interests by ensuring compliance with laws and by advancing strategic initiatives across sectors. You will lead complex development projects, advise clients and partners, and present at decision‑making bodies.

Knowledge of French is required, with English proficiency essential for cross‑border work. You will collaborate with senior management, draft opinions, and help shape policy direction while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of French is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of English due to the duties or work tools.
• Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead specialized development projects, initiatives and activities that significantly impact the entire organization.
• Advise clients and partners to help them position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiatives.
• Identify, analyze, diagnose and address major issues and make recommendations to decision‑making bodies.
• Interpret laws and regulations and issue legal opinions based on the facts, the law and the course of action.
• Represent the organization in court. Develop strategy, draft pleadings, prepare witnesses, deliver oral arguments and negotiate the best possible terms on complex and strategic matters.
• Develop and update policies, standards, models and programs to support your unit’s strategic projects and initiatives.
• Represent your unit before senior management committees and decision‑making bodies.

Skills

Interpersonal Savvy

Action oriented

Customer Focus

Strategic mindset

Nimble learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Desjardins is seeking a Senior Legal Affairs Advisor to protect the organization’s interests by ensuring compliance with laws and by advancing strategic initiatives across sectors. You will lead complex development projects, advise clients and partners, and present at decision‑making bodies.

Knowledge of French is required, with English proficiency essential for cross‑border work. You will collaborate with senior management, draft opinions, and help shape policy direction while coordinating with