Legal Counsel – Corporate and Transactional Affairs

iA Financial Group•Montreal, QC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Has knowledge of the insurance and financial services industry and competition law, considered an asset

Responsibilities

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