06 Aug
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Socket.dev
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Quebec City
06 Aug
Socket.dev
Quebec City
In a context of team growth, an additional Legal Advisor position is being created to support our expanding needs!
Are you driven by corporate and transactional law and eager to contribute to the strength and growth of a recognized financial services organization? As a Legal Advisor – Corporate and Transactional Affairs, you will play a key role at the heart of the organization’s strategic matters, supporting acquisitions, financings, and corporate reorganizations.
This position represents a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully leverage your potential within a caring and trustworthy organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an setting that encourages collaboration and innovation.
What You Will Accomplish with Us As Legal Counsel – Corporate and Transactional Affairs, you will be at the heart of our mission. Your main responsibilities will include:
Acting as legal counsel on mergers, acquisitions, and divestiture transactions
Advising on strategic corporate and transactional matters, including internal reorganizations, mergers, and strategic investments
Participating in corporate financing matters, including public offerings and intercompany financings
Analyzing applicable regulatory frameworks, preparing regulatory filings, and interacting with regulatory authorities
Drafting and reviewing corporate documents, including articles, by‑laws, resolutions, shareholders’ agreements, powers of attorney, and other corporate records
Supporting the management of the corporate entity portfolio, including incorporations, liquidations, and dissolutions
Providing legal opinions in corporate, transactional, and public and private financing matters
Monitoring legislative, regulatory, and jurisprudential developments and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborating closely with internal legal teams and business partners
What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role Holds a Bachelor of Laws or any other relevant academic background
Has a minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate and transactional law or in a similar role
Is a member of the Barreau du Québec
Is recognized for strong organizational skills and excellent priority management
Stands out for sound professional judgment, rigor, and the ability to manage complex matters
Demonstrates a high level of autonomy, adaptability, and the ability to perform under pressure
Shows strong team spirit and delivers excellent service to internal and external partners
Is fully proficient in French, both written and spoken
Has an advanced level of English, as the role requires reading, analyzing, and drafting legal documents, as well as interacting regularly with internal and external English‑speaking colleagues and partners across Canada and the United States
Has knowledge of the insurance and financial services industry and competition law, considered an asset
Why You Will Enjoy Working with Us A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence; A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive workplace where potential can be expressed and developed freely; The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.
Competitive benefits,
including flexible group insurance plans a competitive pension plan a share purchase plan vacation and wellness and personal development days telemedicine services an employee and family assistance program an ergonomic furniture program performance bonuses discounts on iA products and more!
Location(s) Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West
Other Possible Location(s) Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue
Company iA Financial Group
Posting End Date 2026-09-04
Company Overview iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States.
The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.
At iA, we’re invested in you.
- iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.
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📌 Legal Counsel - Corporate and Transactional Affairs (Quebec City)
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