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As a senior legal affairs advisor, you help protect the organization's legal interests by ensuring it complies with all laws. You also play a key role in making sure that the organization's rights are protected, and obligations are met. You represent the organization in situations involving its legal interests. You will work with the various units responsible for procurement, and digital and technological development at Desjardins Group. More specifically, you provide legal support to the procurement, technological and digital development teams during the acquisition or deployment of products and services within Desjardins Group components. More specifically, you will be required to:

Issue legal opinions, and draft and validate business agreements that have an impact on the organization

Analyze, interpret and monitor changes to the applicable legislation and regulations

Participate in representing the organization or negotiating with various external organizations or partners

Coordinate the mandates entrusted to outside attorneys

Help draft files for the organization's decision-making bodies

Required
As a senior legal affairs advisor, you help protect the organization's legal interests by ensuring it complies with all laws. You also play a key role in making sure that the organization's rights are protected, and obligations are met. You represent the organization in situations involving its legal interests. You will work with the various units responsible for procurement, and digital and technological development at Desjardins Group. More specifically, you provide legal support to the procurement, technological and digital development teams during the acquisition or deployment of products and services within Desjardins Group components. More specifically, you will be required to:

Issue legal opinions, and draft and validate business agreements that have an impact on the organization

Analyze,



interpret and monitor changes to the applicable legislation and regulations

Participate in representing the organization or negotiating with various external organizations or partners

Coordinate the mandates entrusted to outside attorneys

Help draft files for the organization's decision-making bodies

What we offer*

Market-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

Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What You Bring To The Table

Bachelor's degree in law

A minimum of eight years of relevant experience, including two years in the field of information technology

Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

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

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
At 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
2026-09-28

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📌 Senior Legal Advisor (Quebec City)
🏢 Desjardins
📍 Quebec City