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Legal Affairs Advisor
Desjardins. Advise and support the organization’s units and decision-making bodies on initiatives and activities related to the legal affairs line of work .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in legal analysis, compliance, and oversight while effectively communicating and advising on legal matters. Possesses strong business insight and adaptability to navigate complex legal environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Legal AnalysisCompliance OversightEffective CommunicationBusiness InsightFrench Language Proficiency
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Legal OpinionsData AnalysisReport WritingLegal ResearchIssue Diagnosis
Soft Skills
Decision QualityNimble LearningSituational AdaptabilityComplexity Management
Industry Keywords
Legal AffairsBest PracticesDecision-Making BodiesLegal InterestsIndustry Trends
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Advise and support the organization’s units and decision-making bodies on initiatives and activities related to the legal affairs line of work
- Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports
- Issue legal opinions and recommendations
- Organize, coordinate and attend meetings, including meetings of decision-making bodies and the board of directors
- Provide legal oversight
- Diagnose issues, challenges and needs to determine target outcomes
- Monitor the industry to understand and anticipate trends and recommend best practices
- Serve as resource person for the unit, clients and partners
- Protect the organization’s legal interests and ensure compliance with laws
- Represent the organization in situations involving its legal interests
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- A minimum of four years of relevant experience
- Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
- Knowledge of French is required
- Business insight
- Communicates effectively
- Complexity
- Decision quality
- Nimble learning
- Situational adaptability
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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