Legal Counsel - Corporate and Transactional Affairs

Job Description

In a context of team growth, an additional Legal Advisor position is being created to support our expanding needs!

Are you driven by corporate and transactional law and eager to contribute to the strength and growth of a recognized financial services organization? As a Legal Advisor – Corporate and Transactional Affairs, you will play a key role at the heart of the organization’s strategic matters, supporting acquisitions, financings, and corporate reorganizations.

This position represents a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully leverage your potential within a caring and trustworthy organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What You Will Accomplish with Us

As Legal Counsel – Corporate and Transactional Affairs, you will be at the heart of our mission. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Acting as legal counsel on mergers, acquisitions, and divestiture transactions
• Advising on strategic corporate and transactional matters, including internal reorganizations, mergers, and strategic investments
• Participating in corporate financing matters, including public offerings and intercompany financings
• Analyzing applicable regulatory frameworks, preparing regulatory filings, and interacting with regulatory authorities
• Drafting and reviewing corporate documents, including articles, by‑laws, resolutions, shareholders’ agreements, powers of attorney, and other corporate records
• Supporting the management of the corporate entity portfolio, including incorporations, liquidations, and dissolutions
• Providing legal opinions in corporate, transactional, and public and private financing matters
• Monitoring legislative, regulatory, and jurisprudential developments and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborating closely with internal legal teams and business partners

What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

• Holds a Bachelor of Laws or any other relevant academic background
• Has a minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate and transactional law or in a similar role
• Is a member of the Barreau du Québec
• Is recognized for strong organizational skills and excellent priority management
• Stands out for sound professional judgment, rigor, and the ability to manage complex matters
• Demonstrates a high level of autonomy, adaptability, and the ability to perform under pressure
• Shows strong team spirit and delivers excellent service to internal and external partners
• Is fully proficient in French, both written and spoken
• Has an advanced level of English, as the role requires reading, analyzing, and drafting legal documents, as well as interacting regularly with internal and external English‑speaking colleagues and partners across Canada and the United States
• Has knowledge of the insurance and financial services industry and competition law, considered an asset

Why You Will Enjoy Working with Us

A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence; A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive workplace where potential can be expressed and developed freely; The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

Competitive benefits, including

• flexible group insurance plans
• a competitive pension plan
• a share purchase plan
• vacation and wellness and personal development days
• telemedicine services
• an employee and family assistance program
• an ergonomic furniture program
• performance bonuses
• discounts on iA products
• and more!

Location(s)

Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)

Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date 2026-09-04

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we’re invested in you. * iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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