Job Description

As a legal affairs technician, you help protect the organization\xe2\x80\x99s legal interests by providing technical support to make sure that its rights are protected and obligations are met. You may be responsible for one or more sub-specialties, such as contested matters and the Office of the Corporate Secretary (ethics and professional conduct, official registries, meeting minutes, the general meeting, etc.). You serve as technical expert and provide discipline-specific support for your unit\xe2\x80\x99s activities, initiatives and processes. The ability to tailor your approach as needed is therefore essential. You research and analyze processes, information management and data processing. You draw on your sound decision-making skills to solve technically complex problems and recommend ways to change or adjust methods and procedures to make them as effective and efficient as possible. More specifically, you will be required to :Carry out specialized technical studies, research and analysis on legal topics. Serve as resource person for the submission of solutions and action plansProvide technical support for tasks, projects and complex operational issuesAssist your unit\xe2\x80\x99s legal staff with their initiatives and help them plan and coordinate legal activities. Prepare and draft reports, documents, summaries and technical notesFollow up with practitioners and decision-making bodies as required. Forward files in accordance with the established processHelp practitioners follow your unit\xe2\x80\x99s standards and processes and use its tools and systems.What we offer*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 equipment

• Advantages apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the tableCollege diploma in a related fieldA minimum of 3 years of relevant experiencePlease note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be consideredKnowledge of French is requiredIndependent speaker, upper intermediate knowledge 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 Action oriented, Customer Focus, Decision quality, Differences, Nimble learning, Situational adaptability#LI-HybridTrade Union Non Syndiqu\xc3\xa9At 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!Job Family Legal Affairs (FG)Unposting Date 2024-04-23

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