Support the non-organic growth of various business sectors by participating in acquisition initiatives
Act as legal advisor in strategic transactional and corporate files, including strategic investment files
Manage the portfolio of Desjardins Group companies, particularly through mergers, corporate reorganizations, intercompany financing, liquidations and dissolutions
Provide opinions on the various aspects of transactional and corporate law and companies
Draft, review and negotiate documents of a transactional or corporate nature, including articles, bylaws, resolutions, shareholder agreements, share or asset acquisition agreements, partnership agreements, subscription agreements, delegation of authority, mandates and other corporate documents
Manage mandates assigned to external legal advisors for major and strategic transactions
Analyze applicable regulations and draft the required regulatory applications for a range of transactional files
Draft, review and ensure that operations comply with internal governance documents
Monitor legislative, regulatory, case law and other changes in corporate and transactional law.

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of eight years of relevant experience, including six years in business, corporate or transactional law (mergers and acquisitions)
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

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

Senior Legal Advisor, Corporate and Transactional Law

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