Highly Experienced Legal Advisor Wanted

1 day ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Desjardins Group Full time
Senior Advisor, Legal Affairs

The position of Senior Advisor, Legal Affairs is a high-level role that requires extensive experience and expertise in legal affairs. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in protecting the organization's legal interests by ensuring compliance with all laws.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of six years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field. Strong knowledge of French is required, and the ability to drive results, exhibit interpersonal savvy, and possess a strategic mindset are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities include:

  • Leading complex development projects and initiatives, requiring extensive knowledge of the specialty area.
  • Advising clients and partners on strategic projects and initiatives, helping them to position, plan, develop, execute, and monitor their goals.
  • Identifying, analyzing, and diagnosing major issues, making recommendations to decision-making bodies.
  • Interpreting laws and regulations, issuing legal opinions, and preparing and validating rules, standards, policies, procedures, forms, and agreements affecting the organization.
  • Representing the organization in court, developing strategy, drafting pleadings, preparing witnesses, delivering oral arguments, and negotiating the best possible terms on complex matters.

We offer a competitive salary of $120,000 per year, plus an annual bonus. Our benefits package includes 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance including telemedicine, and reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment.

If you bring a strong work ethic, creativity, and enthusiasm to your work, we want to hear from you. At Desjardins Group, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion, and strive to create a positive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage those with disabilities to apply. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process.



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