Senior Legal Advisor

As 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 the organization's rights are protected, and obligations are met. You represent the organization in situations involving its legal interests. You will work with the various units responsible for procurement, and digital and technological development at Desjardins Group. More specifically, you provide legal support to the procurement, technological and digital development teams during the acquisition or deployment of products and services within Desjardins Group components. More specifically, you will be required to:Responsibilities
Issue legal opinions, and draft and validate business agreements that have an impact on the organizationAnalyze, interpret and monitor changes to the applicable legislation and regulationsParticipate in representing the organization or negotiating with various external organizations or partnersCoordinate the mandates entrusted to outside attorneysHelp draft files for the organization's decision-making bodiesBenefits
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 equipmentBenefits apply based on eligibility criteria.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in lawA minimum of eight years of relevant experience, including two years in the field of information technologyPlease note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be consideredMember of the Quebec BarKnowledge of French is requiredAdvanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clientsAction oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindsetEquity, Diversity, Inclusion and AccessibilityAt 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!Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.
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