Technician, Legal affairs

Desjardins Group; Lévis; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Affairs Technician to protect its legal interests through technical support and effective communication. This role involves conducting legal research, assisting legal staff, and ensuring compliance with standards and processes. With a competitive salary and an array of benefits including a defined benefit pension plan and flexible vacation, this position offers a rewarding opportunity for those with strong communication skills in both French and English. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to a workplace that respects individuality.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus

4 Weeks of Flexible Vacation

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Group Insurance including Telemedicine

Reimbursement of Health and Wellness Expenses

Telework Equipment Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in legal affairs.
• Strong communication skills in French and English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialized legal studies and provide technical support.
• Assist legal staff with initiatives and coordinate legal activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Research and Analysis

Decision Making

Situational Adaptability

Education

College Diploma in a Related Field

Job description

Temporary position for 13 months.

As a legal affairs technician, you help protect the organization’s legal interests by providing technical support to make sure that its rights are protected and obligations are met. 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 serve as technical expert and provide discipline-specific support for your unit’s activities, initiatives and processes. The ability to tailor your approach as needed is therefore essential. You research and analyze processes, information management and data processing. You draw on your sound decision-making skills to solve technically complex problems and recommend ways to change or adjust methods and procedures to make them as effective and efficient as possible. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Carry out specialized technical studies, research and analysis on legal topics. Serve as resource person for the submission of solutions and action plans

• Provide technical support for tasks, projects and complex operational issues

• Assist your unit’s legal staff with their initiatives and help them plan and coordinate legal activities. Prepare and draft reports, documents, summaries and technical notes

• Follow up with practitioners and decision-making bodies as required. Forward files in accordance with the established process

• Help practitioners follow your unit’s standards and processes and use its tools and systems.

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

• College diploma in a related field

• A minimum of three years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• 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.

Decision quality, Situational adaptability

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Trade Union (If applicable)

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)

Unposting Date

2025-05-13