Vice President, Legal Services and Corporate Secretary

Telefilm; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President of Legal Services and Corporate Secretary to lead its legal affairs. This pivotal role involves managing compliance with laws in the audiovisual sector while providing strategic advice to enhance organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, a consultative leadership style, and a deep understanding of the audiovisual landscape. This position not only requires a commitment to integrity and collaboration but also offers a unique opportunity to influence the direction of a visionary organization committed to diversity and sustainability. If you are ready to take on a leadership role that shapes the future of the industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on consultative leadership.
• Bilingual with extensive experience in the audiovisual industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage Legal Services and provide strategic advice to achieve organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations in the audiovisual industry.

Skills

Consultative Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Risk Management

Bilingual Communication

Knowledge of Audiovisual Industry

Education

Member of the Bar

10+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Vice President, Legal Services and Corporate Secretary

Montreal, QC, Canada

Job Description

OUR VISION

Telefilm Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. The organization promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion, and encourages all individuals to voluntarily indicate if they identify as a woman, a member of an Indigenous community, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group or other.

Telefilm Canada also strives to respect the principles of accessibility by making our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any accommodation at any point in the application and hiring process, please do not hesitate to contact us at [e-mail].

As a responsible leader in, and champion of, the Canadian audiovisual industry, Telefilm Canada commits to adopting sustainability as a lens through which we work. This commitment is in alignment with the Government of Canada’s target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

YOUR ROLE

Reporting to the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Executive Committee, the Vice President, Legal Services and Corporate Secretary is responsible for managing the organization's Legal Services and Legal Affairs, providing advice and strategies to help it achieve its objectives while respecting the laws and regulations in place to remain a visionary organization.

The incumbent ensures that all of the Company's activities comply with all laws and regulations pertaining to its activities, the audiovisual industry, the media and intellectual property. They also ensure that the Company remains compliant with access to information legislation. The Vice-President acts as Corporate Secretary to the Company's Board of Directors.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

With a high level of integrity and commitment, the desired candidate is recognized for their consultative leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to match risk management with business strategy. In addition to knowledge of the audiovisual industry, the person will bring a collaborative management style focused on action and on recognizing the value of their team members' contributions.

Bilingual, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, the successful candidate seeks continuous progress, takes calculated risks and constructively challenges the status quo. In addition, the incumbent is a member of the bar and has at least 10 years' relevant experience.

The job description has been simplified for this posting and does not necessarily reflect an extensive list of tasks and responsibilities, and job requirements.

Applicants commit to complying with the Conflict of Interest Disclosure Requirements.

All staff members must fully comply with our Flexible Work Policy and make themselves available to work from their local Telefilm office, twice a week (or 8 days a month) or more depending on organizational needs or in the event of a change in policy.

We thank all candidates for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.