Senior Advisor, Legal affairs

2 days ago

Montreal, Canada Desjardins Full time

Temporary position for 12 monthsAs a senior legal affairs advisor, you help protect the organization’s legal interests by ensuring it complies with all laws. You also play a key role in making sure that its rights are protected and obligations are met. You represent the organization in situations involving its legal interests. 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 lead development projects and strategic initiatives that are complex and innovative. Your initiatives require extensive knowledge of your specialty area. You make recommendations on the planning and execution of operationally and conceptually complex projects and initiatives that require comprehensive analysis and understanding of the organization and line of business. Coordination is critical, so you frequently interact with stakeholders working in many other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. You serve as specialist advisor and subject matter expert, as well as resource person and coach for decision-making bodies. More specifically, you will be required to:Lead specialized development projects, initiatives and activities that significantly impact the entire organizationAdvise your clients and partners to help them position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiativesIdentify, analyze and diagnose major issues and make recommendations to decision-making bodiesInterpret laws, rules, regulatory frameworks and contracts. Issue legal opinions based on the facts, the law and the course of actionDevelop and update policies, standards, models and programs to support your unit’s strategic projects and initiativesMonitor the industry to understand and anticipate trends in your specialty area and make recommendationsServe as resource person for decision-making bodiesWhat we offer*Competitive salary and annual bonus4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first yearDefined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirementGroup insurance including telemedicineReimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment#LI-HybridWhat you bring to the tableBachelor's degree in a related fieldA minimum of six years of relevant experiencePlease note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be consideredKnowledge of French is requiredAction oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindsetTrade Union (If applicable)

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