Legal Counsel

Scope of Position

Reporting to the VP, Legal and Corporate Secretary deals with corporate legal matters related to day-to-day business operations to mitigate company liability in the course of conducting business operations and/or to enhance its position depending upon the circumstances.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide advice with respect to legal issues related to the development and implementation of Alterna’s business strategy within Alterna’s internal client groups including retail and banking operations, treasury and capital markets, marketing and communications, etc.
• Provide guidance on legal issues with respect to compliance, governance policies, intellectual property, corporate and regulatory, conflict of interest, corporate structure and other corporate issues as required.
• Assist the VP, Legal & Corporate Secretary in providing legal services in connection with corporate mergers, acquisitions and joint venture arrangements or other strategic partnerships.
• Research and analyze various legal issues and render an opinion.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and variety of legal documentation.
• Understand current legislative environment, analyze proposed or new legislation and regulations.

• Manage outside counsel, including assistance in developing strategy for complex cases.
• Assist and support the risk management and compliance departments frameworks.

Expectations / Outcomes

• Knowledgeable of applicable law, legislation, and requirements and able to provide information, support and advice as required;
• Contributes to an effective corporate legal, compliance and risk management environment.

Qualifications

• A law degree from a recognized institution
• Required to have 1 to 3 years of post-call experience in a reputable law firm or in house
• Areas of Law: Contract drafting, corporate commercial law, general knowledge of financial services area with focus on provincially and federally regulated entities, experience in corporate governance, consumer credit and regulated financial services considered assets.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Excellent academic and research skills
• Attention to detail and advanced critical thinking skills.
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities on short notice.
• Strong client relationship skills and comfortable dealing directly with client groups
• Achievement orientation with a proven ability to sustain results.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions.
• Superior organization and planning skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using various computer applications (Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc)

About Alterna Savings

Alterna Savings and Credit Union Limited (Alterna) has been the Good in Banking™ for over 115 years creating financial services that transform lives for the better, all while giving back to our community. Alterna is made up of Alterna Savings and Credit Union Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary, Alterna Bank.

As the first full-service, member-owned cooperative financial institution outside Quebec, Alterna Savings shares its expertise with over 210,000 members through a network of over 40 branches across Ontario, as well as call centre and digital channels. Members and customers also benefit from an industry-leading online brokerage and investment management services.

Working at Alterna

We are incredibly proud of our corporate culture of Integrity, Respect and Collaboration, where everyone works together towards a common goal; the financial wellbeing of our employees, members and customers. This commitment has earned us several prestigious employer awards, including the National Capital Region's Top Employers award for eight years running.

* Although we appreciate all applicants, preference will be given to candidates who most closely meet the qualifications, key skills, and competencies outlined above.

* Alterna is compliant with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you have a disability, please contact our Recruitment Team and let us know how we can accommodate you.