Reporting to the Chief Legal, Human Resources and Administrative Officer, the Manager, Legal and Compliance Affairs, will provide support across a broad range of legal, compliance, and governance matters managed by the group of the Chief Legal, Human Resources and Administrative Officer. This is a hands-on role for a professional who is comfortable working independently on complex files while also contributing as part of a small, high-performing corporate team. Depending on the successful candidate's background and interests, the role will likely include responsibilities in insurance, risk management, and ESG matters.
What we offerIn addition to a job that matches your ambitions, including varied and learning-rich mandates, joining Velan means being part of a passionate team, and benefiting from exceptional working conditions:
- Competitive salary and bonus
- Generous insurance program
- Paid holiday leave
- Reimbursement of professional order membership fees
- Tuition reimbursement contribution
- Free on-site parking
- Corporate events (health, family, sports, etc.)
- Fast career path and professional development opportunities
Main responsibilities:- Support the legal and compliance functions on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
- Contribute to risk management initiatives, including liaising with insurance brokers and carriers on coverage and claims
- Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance programs and policies
- Support the company's ESG reporting, disclosure, and governance initiatives
- Assist with corporate governance matters
- Collaborate with business units and other corporate functions across the organization
Requirements:- Minimum 10 years of experience in a legal or compliance department, or similar role, within a large multinational organization
- Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
- Experience as a paralegal considered an asset
- Familiarity with insurance, risk management, and/or ESG matters considered an asset
- Excellent analytical, and communication skills
- Self-driven and goal-oriented, with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Bilingualism (English/French) considered an asset
If you recognize yourself in this profile and would like to take on this challenge, we will be happy to learn more about you !
