Technician, Legal affairs

Desjardins Group; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

4 weeks vacation

Defined benefit pension

Group insurance including telemedicine

Telework equipment allowance

Eligibility-based benefits

Job summary

Desjardins Group in Montreal, QC seeks a legal affairs technician for a 14‑month temporary position. The role provides technical support to protect the organization’s legal interests, assists with the Office of the Corporate Secretary, and supports legal staff on initiatives and processes.

The ideal candidate has a general college diploma in a related field, a minimum of three years of relevant experience, and French language proficiency with strong English skills for partner interactions.

Qualifications

• General college diploma in a related field.
• Knowledge of French is required; English proficiency is necessary for interactions with partners.
• Three years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of qualifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialized technical studies, research and analysis on legal topics.
• Provide technical support for tasks, projects and complex operational issues.
• Assist legal staff with initiatives and help 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 unit standards and use its tools and systems.

Skills

French language

English language

Education

General college diploma

Job description

Temporary position for 14 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.

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What you bring to the table

• General 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
• Knowledge of French is required
• Intermediate advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
• Action oriented, Customer Focus, Decision quality, Differences, Nimble learning, Situational adaptability 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!

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We’re the choice for over 52,000 employees and we’re named one of Canada’s top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.