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Legal Technician, Corporate Secretariat and Governance

Build the future with us

Are you driven by corporate law, governance and legal rigor, and would you like to contribute to the purpose of a company whose goal is to ensure its clients feel confident and secure about their future? Is it time for you to join a solid and dynamic organization?

iA Financial Group is looking for a Legal Technician, Corporate Secretariat and Governance to join its team. As a Legal Technician, you will play a key role by providing technical support in corporate law, working closely with management, legal counsel and other team members.

This position represents an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and reliable organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you'll accomplish with us
As a Legal Technician, you'll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Participating in the preparation of, and post-meeting follow-ups for, meetings of the Board of Directors and Board Committees of iA Financial Group's member companies.

• Providing support to Corporate Secretaries to ensure high-quality service to the directors of iA Financial Group's member companies.

• Participating in governance best practice monitoring and in the drafting of documentation supporting the governance framework of iA Financial Group's member companies.

• Participating in the maintenance, updating, organization and filing of corporate records.

• Performing various regulatory filings and tasks required under reporting issuer status.

What could accelerate your success in this role
We're looking for someone who:

• Is recognized for their rigor, learning ability and strong interest in corporate law and governance.

• Stands out for their excellent organizational skills and ability to manage priorities in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

• Demonstrates a strong ability to work under pressure, particularly during quarterly meeting preparation periods.

• Is recognized for their team spirit, collaboration and willingness to share knowledge and support other legal technicians.

• Has 1 to 5 years of relevant experience in legal techniques, ideally in corporate law and/or corporate secretariat (junior profiles holding a DEC with initial corporate experience are welcome).

• Holds a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Legal Techniques.

• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule, particularly during meeting preparation periods.

• Is proficient with the Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of systems such as Diligent, TSX, SEDAR and SEDI is considered an asset.

• Has an advanced level of proficiency in both English and French, as the role requires daily reading, analysis and drafting of documents in both languages, including minutes, as well as regular interaction with colleagues, board members and internal and external partners in Canada and the United States.

Why you'll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.

• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed.

• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!

Still unsure about applying?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply - your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

iA Financial Group

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.

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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