Senior Advisor, Legal Affairs

Desjardins

. Lead specialized development projects, initiatives and activities that significantly impact the entire organization .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeLévis • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal interpretation, strategic project management, and policy development while effectively communicating in both French and English. Proven ability to advise decision-making bodies and represent the organization in complex legal matters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In LawMember In Good Standing Of The Barreau Du QuébecStrategic Project ManagementLegal InterpretationStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal Opinion IssuancePolicy DevelopmentPleadings DraftingOral Argument DeliveryNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Action OrientedInterpersonal SavvyCustomer FocusNimble LearningStrategic Mindset

Industry Keywords

Complex MattersDecision-Making BodiesStandards DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceSpecialized Development Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 and diagnose major issues and make recommendations to decision-making bodies
Interpret laws and regulations, issue legal opinions, and prepare and validate rules, standards, policies, procedures, forms and agreements
Represent the organization in court; develop strategy, draft pleadings, prepare witnesses, deliver oral arguments and negotiate terms on complex matters
Develop and update policies, standards, models and programs to support strategic projects and initiatives
Represent the unit before decision-making bodies
Serve as specialist advisor, subject matter expert, resource person and coach for decision-making bodies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in law
A minimum of six years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec
Strong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and written
Action oriented
Complexity
Customer Focus
Differences
Interpersonal Savvy
Nimble learning
Strategic mindset

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