Technician, Legal affairs

2 days ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Desjardins Full time

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.

#LI-Hybrid

What you bring to the table

  • Bachelor's degree 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

Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Decision quality, Differences, Nimble learning, Situational adaptability

Trade Union (If applicable)

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

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