Posted 4 days ago
Senior Legal Advisor
@ Federation Caisses Desjardins
Overview
Federation Caisses Desjardins is hiring a Senior Legal Advisor for its Commercial Law and Securities Department, supporting group retirement savings and group insurance. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, advising business partners on legal and regulatory matters, and taking part in RFP and bidding processes. The posting requires a Quebec Bar membership, at least six years of relevant experience, bilingual French and English skills, and offers a hybrid arrangement with a bonus, a defined benefit pension and four weeks of vacation.
Responsibilities:
- Conseiller les secteurs d'affaires en matière juridique et réglementaire
- Rédiger, réviser et négocier des ententes commerciales
- Participer aux appels d'offres et aux négociations avec les clients
- Émettre des avis juridiques et des recommandations
- Collaborer avec les équipes conformité, vie privée et sécurité de l'information
Requirements summary:
- Baccalauréat en droit
- Au moins six ans d'expérience pertinente
- Membre en règle du Barreau du Québec
- Expérience en rédaction et négociation de contrats complexes
- Connaissance du cadre réglementaire des assureurs et des régimes de retraite collectifs
- Communication solide en français et en anglais
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 6+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Law |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Federation Caisses Desjardins
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Full company description
Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as at March 31, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has some of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry and the first according to Bloomberg News.
- LinkedIn followers
- 379,882
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 43,673
- Reported office locations
- 100, rue des Commandeurs, Lévis, Québec G6V 7N5, CA
- 11 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 4C7, CA
- 110 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0T1, CA
- 1 Complexe Desjardins, Montreal, QC H2X, CA
- Business categories
- Banking
- InsurTech
- Insurance
- Financial Services
- Other recorded names
- Desjardins
- Specialties
- Services financiers
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as at March 31, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Lévis, Québec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Services financiers |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 198 |
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Desjardins is looking for a Senior Legal Advisor with a minimum of 6 years of experience to join its Commercial Law and Securities Department within the Wealth Management and Life and Health Insurance Legal Affairs Administrative Department. You’ll be a part of a dynamic team of experienced legal professionals and work closely with business partners across the organization. If you’re passionate about commercial law and want to be a trusted strategic partner to fast-evolving business areas, this could be the role for you. Along with strong commercial drafting and negotiation skills, you should bring sound judgment, attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to solving legal issues. You’re known for your ability to quickly grasp complex issues and develop practical solutions that respond to business needs. You enjoy working closely with business partners to help them achieve their objectives. Your intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills and ability to distill complex information enable you to thrive in a dynamic, fast-changing environment. More specifically, you will be called upon to support the sectors of the organization responsible for group retirement savings and group insurance. You will play a key role in providing legal support to these sectors by participating in strategic initiatives, negotiating commercial agreements, and implementing solutions for a diverse clientele across Canada. More specifically, you will be required to:
- Act as a legal advisor to the business sectors responsible for group retirement savings and group insurance, providing guidance on legal and regulatory matters affecting their operations
- Participate in the development, evolution, and offering of solutions for the group retirement savings and group insurance markets
- Participate in the RFP and bidding processes, and in negotiating agreements with clients, partners and vendors
- Draft, review and negotiate various commercial agreements, including service agreements, confidentiality agreements, strategic partnerships and any other agreement related to the sector’s activities
- Interpret applicable laws and regulations, participate in consultations, issue legal opinions and make recommendations to promote effective risk management
- Collaborate with business partners and support teams, particularly those in compliance, privacy, and information security, to help deliver strategic projects and handle operational and regulatory issues
What we offer*
- 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.
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What you bring to the table
- Bachelor's degree in law
- A minimum of six years of relevant experience in commercial law, financial services, life and health insurance, securities, or a related field
- Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
- Experience drafting and negotiating contracts
- Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Experience in an advisory role with various business partners in a highly regulated environment
- Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar
- Strong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with english-speaking partners, members and/or clients
- Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework governing insurers that offer group insurance, group retirement savings products and financial services.
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.
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2026-11-22Journal
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