Prepare for and participate in meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees, including the preparation of preliminary agendas, executive summaries, supporting documents, and minutes

Follow up on decisions and actions resulting from Board and committee meetings

Provide legal advice and support regarding corporate law, governance, and privacy

Participate in corporate reorganization projects and ensure that relevant information is communicated to the parties involved

Ensure the development, updating, and maintenance of the Code of Conduct and related policies

Cooperate in investigations related to complaints received under the Code of Conduct or other corporate policies

Advise the organization on best practices in governance and monitor new market trends and requirements

Draft and update corporate regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures

Serve as secretary of the Board at the annual meetings of affiliated companies

Participate in compliance initiatives related to the protection of personal information and the French language

Requirements Bachelor of Law

Member of the Quebec Bar or the bar association of another Canadian province

At least 7 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, in-house, or in a combination of both settings

Professional Skills

Excellent ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines

High level of independence and excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail and skilled rigor

High integrity and ethical standards

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

Ability to work effectively as part of multidisciplinary teams





Ability to develop and maintain trusting relationships with partners and stakeholders

Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically

Ability to evaluate, prioritize, and successfully bring projects to completion

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Bilingualism (French and English, both spoken and written) is required to facilitate ongoing collaboration with various stakeholders outside Quebec.

Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in corporate law, governance, and compliance, with a strong ability to draft and update corporate regulations and policies. Bilingual in French and English, capable of effectively collaborating with diverse stakeholders while maintaining high ethical standards and organizational rigor.

Highest-signal resume keywords Bachelor Of Law

Member Of The Quebec Bar

7 Years Of Legal Experience

Advanced Proficiency In Microsoft Office

Bilingualism In French And English

Hard Skills Corporate Law

Governance

Compliance Initiatives

Drafting Corporate Regulations

Legal Advice

Privacy Law

Code Of Conduct Development

Project Management

Corporate Reorganization

Investigations

Soft Skills Excellent Verbal Communication

Excellent Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention To Detail

Ability To Work Under Pressure

Certifications &

Qualifications Member Of The Bar Association

Industry Keywords Corporate Governance

Privacy Compliance

Multidisciplinary Teams

Stakeholder Management

Best Practices

Tools & Technologies Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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