Senior Advisor, Legal affairs

Job summary

The senior advisor provides legal support for procurement and technological development, including drafting business agreements and issuing legal opinions. They also represent the organization in negotiations and monitor changes to applicable legislation and regulations.

Job details

Temporary 12 month position. 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: * Issue legal opinions, and draft and validate business agreements that have an impact on the organization * Analyze, interpret and monitor changes to the applicable legislation and regulations * Participate in representing the organization or negotiating with various external organizations or partners * Coordinate the mandates entrusted to outside attorneys * Help draft files for the organization's decision-making bodies 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 law * A minimum of six years of relevant experience, including two years in the field of information technology * Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered * Member of the Quebec Bar * Knowledge of French is required * Advanced 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 clients Communicates effectively, Interpersonal Savvy, Persuades, Strategic mindset Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility 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! Trade Union (If applicable) Job Family Legal Affairs (FG) Unposting Date 2026-09-22

What you’ll do

The senior advisor provides legal support for procurement and technological development, including drafting business agreements and issuing legal opinions. They also represent the organization in negotiations and monitor changes to applicable legislation and regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in law and be a member of the Quebec Bar. A minimum of six years of relevant experience is required, including at least two years in the field of information technology.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Annual bonus • 4 weeks of flexible vacation • Defined benefit pension plan • Group insurance • Telemedicine • Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses • Telework equipment

Listed skills

• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Legal affairs
• Procurement
• Information technology
• Legal opinions
• Business agreements
• Legislation monitoring
• Negotiation
• Contract drafting
• Strategic mindset
• Interpersonal savvy
• Communication
• Persuasion
• Legal Support
• Digital Strategy Development
• Decision Making
• Information Technology
• English Language
• French Language
• Legislation
• Persuasive Communication
• Telehealth

Job areas

• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Technology
• Consulting
• Legal Affairs Manager
• Corporate Lawyer
• Lawyers