Dolbeau-Mistassini (SLJ) Senior Director - Legal Services

Job Description

<p><h3>Overview</h3><p>Mallette SENCRL is looking for a talented and energetic candidate to work in one of our offices in the Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean region. You will be responsible for mobilizing a growing team of currently 10 dynamic lawyers and paralegals, focusing mainly on corporate, trust and transactional law, in close liaison with the tax, advisory and assurance departments. The successful candidate will report to a senior lawyer for the first 12 months, with a strong possibility of association at the end of this period. He/she will be a member of the provincial legal committee of over 160 lawyers and paralegals working in corporate, transactional, commercial, real estate, condominium, personal and trust law. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work and build the law firm of the future, based on trust and commitment, and fully interactive with the other services and advantages offered by Mallette, SENCRL, where technology plays a predominant role. If you are a candidate with an entrepreneurial and builder's spirit, you should consider joining our team.</p><p>Mallette has enjoyed strong growth in recent years, attracting talented resources with outstanding skills. Join our team and expect to:</p><ul><li>Work with inspiring colleagues from diverse, multidisciplinary backgrounds</li><li>Access to human, approachable and committed leaders</li><li>Evolve in a highly dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment</li><li>Build your career around a clear business vision and strong ethical values. Your role and responsibilities will grow rapidly</li><li>Benefit from training plans tailored to your aspirations</li><li>Be part of a team of privileged business advisors and participate upstream in customers' business decision-making processes</li><li>Prefer a work environment that combines in-office and remote collaboration</li><li>Share strong values of integrity, respect, leadership and mutual support</li></ul><p>If you are driven by success, recognize the importance of collaborative management, enjoy mobilizing teams and know how to take advantage of creative opportunities, then Mallette SENCRL is waiting for you.</p><h3>Job responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Develop, with the various stakeholders, the regional legal department's annual strategic plan and budget</li><li>Based on the strategic plan, implement an action plan and mobilize the team around its objectives</li><li>Report monthly to the Management Committee on the progress of the action plan</li><li>Ensure service presence throughout the Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean region</li><li>Contribute to various provincial committees in connection with provincial strategic planning</li><li>Ensure the planning and weekly distribution of files to be carried out and emergencies to be dealt with in connection with risk management and flows generated by the taxation and certification department</li><li>Be involved in the realization of mandates in order to support the team (requirement 50% of the task annually)</li><li>Supported by the Human Resources department, work on recruitment, annual appraisals, training and follow-up of human resources</li><li>Follow up on work in progress and invoicing</li><li>Promote the department to associates, customers and other departments</li><li>Analyze and propose advanced technological tools and new innovative working and management methods</li></ul><h3>Profile / Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B.), member of the Quebec Bar or the Chambre des notaires du Québec</li><li>Seven to ten years' relevant corporate or commercial legal experience acquired in a law firm or corporate legal department</li><li>MBA, CFA, M. Fisc., CPA or other relevant professional designations are an asset</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with many different stakeholders</li><li>Strong organizational skills, interest in processes and ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li>Versatility and ability to work in a wide range of fields</li><li>Ability to meet deadlines</li><li>The candidate is self-motivated, shows initiative and is able to work independently with minimal supervision</li><li>Flexibility and adaptability</li><li>Professional behavior consistent with the quality of work, conduct, ethical values and high standards of Mallette, LLP</li></ul><h3>Contractual information</h3><p>Send us your application now: josee.tremblay@mallette.ca</p><p><i>All applications will be treated confidentially, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.</i></p><i>For ease of display, the masculine gender is used to represent all genders.</i><p>Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career where your skills will be put to good use? Join one of our teams and contribute to the success of local companies.</p><p>For any information concerning the protection of your personal information, please send your request to recrutement@mallette.ca.</p></p> #J-18808-Ljbffr