Senior legal advisor protecting Desjardins’ legal interests through compliance, litigation, and strategic counsel. Representing the organization in court and advising senior decision-making bodies.
Responsibilities
Lead specialized development projects, initiatives and activities that significantly impact the entire organization
Advise clients and partners on positioning, planning, development, execution and monitoring of strategic projects and initiatives
Identify, analyze, diagnose and address major issues and make recommendations to decision-making bodies
Interpret laws and regulations and issue legal opinions
Represent the organization in court, including developing strategy, drafting pleadings, preparing witnesses, delivering oral arguments and negotiating terms
Develop and update policies, standards, models and programs
Represent the unit before senior management committees and decision-making bodies
Serve as expert advisor, subject matter expert, resource person and coach for senior management and decision-making bodies
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required
Intermediate knowledge of English
Action oriented
Customer Focus
Differences
Interpersonal Savvy
Nimble learning
Strategic mindset
Benefits
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
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