Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

Old Toronto, Canada Alterna Savings Full time

Scope of Position


Reporting to the VP, Legal and Corporate Secretary, this position deals with corporate legal matters related to day-to-day business operations to mitigate company liability and enhance its position depending upon the circumstances.


Major Responsibilities


  • Provide advice on legal issues related to the development and implementation of Alterna’s business strategy within internal client groups including retail and banking operations, treasury and capital markets, marketing and communications.
  • Provide guidance on compliance, governance policies, intellectual property, corporate and regulatory matters, conflict of interest, corporate structure, and other corporate issues as required.
  • Assist the VP, Legal & Corporate Secretary in providing legal services in connection with corporate mergers, acquisitions, joint venture arrangements, or other strategic partnerships.
  • Research and analyze various legal issues and render opinions.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and a variety of legal documentation.
  • Understand the current legislative environment, analyze proposed or new legislation and regulations.
  • Manage outside counsel, including assistance in developing strategy for complex cases.
  • Assist and support the risk management and compliance departments' frameworks.

Expectations / Outcomes

  • Knowledgeable of applicable law, legislation, and requirements, able to provide information, support, and advice as required.
  • Contributes to an effective corporate legal, compliance, and risk management environment.

Qualifications

  • A law degree from a recognized institution.
  • 3+ years of post-call experience in a reputable law firm or in-house.
  • Areas of Law: Contract drafting, corporate commercial law, general knowledge of financial services with focus on provincially and federally regulated entities, experience in corporate governance, consumer credit, and regulated financial services considered assets.

Key Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent academic and research skills.
  • Attention to detail and advanced critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to multitask and shift priorities on short notice.
  • Strong client relationship skills and comfort dealing directly with client groups.
  • Achievement orientation with a proven ability to sustain results.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions.
  • Superior organization and planning skills.
  • Advanced problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable using various computer applications (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).

About Alterna Savings


Alterna Savings and Credit Union Limited (Alterna) has been the Good in Banking for over 115 years, creating financial services that transform lives for the better while giving back to our community. Alterna is made up of Alterna Savings and Credit Union Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary, Alterna Bank.

As the first full-service, member-owned cooperative financial institution outside Quebec, Alterna Savings shares its expertise with over 210,000 members through a network of over 40 branches across Ontario, as well as call centre and digital channels. Members and customers also benefit from an industry-leading online brokerage and investment management services.


Working at Alterna


We are incredibly proud of our corporate culture of Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration, where everyone works together towards a common goal: the financial wellbeing of our employees, members, and customers. This commitment has earned us several prestigious employer awards, including the National Capital Region's Top Employers award for eight years running.

  • Although we appreciate all applicants, preference will be given to candidates who most closely meet the qualifications, key skills, and competencies outlined above.
  • Alterna is compliant with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you have a disability, please contact our Recruitment Team and let us know how we can accommodate you.
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