Administration and human resources
Legal assistant – Finance and Administration Department

Region, city
Quebec,

Job type
Permanent

Subsidiary
Group Desgagnées

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Desgagnés inc. is a Quebec-based group renowned for the quality of its marine and land-based operations. Headquartered in Quebec City, its subsidiaries are represented in major Canadian ports, the Middle and Lower North Shore regions, and the Canadian Arctic. Desgagnés stands out for the diversification and complementarity of its activities, which extend both nationally and internationally.

Around its head office, the subsidiaries operate successfully in their respective fields. Each subsidiary, in all its diversity, must coordinate its activities in line with the overall strategy defined by the company’s general management and its own business objectives.

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Job description

“Discover the opportunity to showcase your legal expertise and administrative talent at Desgagnés. “

As Legal Assistant to the Finance and Administration Department, you will play a crucial role in the preparation, drafting and management of vitally important legal and administrative documents. From creating contracts to coordinating with external lawyers, your professionalism and organizational skills are the cornerstones of our success.

Immerse yourself in an environment where the confidentiality of sensitive information is paramount, while working closely with various stakeholders on simultaneous projects. By joining our team, you will actively contribute to maintaining the legal compliance of Desgagnés and its subsidiaries, by developing and implementing measures to meet ever-changing laws and regulations.

Your involvement is not limited to the legal field; you’ll also play an essential role in administrative support and corporate governance. From coordinating meetings and corporate projects to document management and scanning, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

Take up the challenge of shaping the future of Desgagnés by contributing to our dynamic team. Your passion for law and administration will flourish with us.

If this sounds like you, we’ve got a job for you!

More specifically, as legal assistant to the finance and administration department, your responsibilities are to:

• • • • Drafting, editing and layout of legal documents such as contracts, party charters and confidentiality agreements
      • Management of corporate documents, including drafting of minutes and updating of company registers
      • Legal research and regulatory watch to ensure compliance with laws and regulations
      • Coordination with external lawyers and other representatives for certain legal work
      • Monitoring of corporate calendar and coordination of meetings and management committees
      • Maintenance of documentation on the company intranet and drafting of meeting minutes
      • Logistical and administrative support for events and travel by members of the finance department
      • Contribution to the development and implementation of an electronic document management (EDM) program
      • Coordination of digitization projects and application of document management policies
      • Classification and archiving of documents in accordance with established procedures
      • Management of related administrative tasks as required by the team

Working conditions

• • • • Permanent, day shift
      • Hybrid work
      • Location: Quebec City-Quartier Petit Champlain (at the foot of the Traverse)
      • Comprehensive group insurance program (including dental insurance)
      • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (with employer contribution)
      • Employee assistance program and telemedicine
      • Ongoing employee training program
      • Annual vacation
      • Floating vacations, sick days and federal holidays
      • Social club
      • Parking available and accessible via the Québec-Lévis ferry
      • Free coffee

In addition to these advantages, come and experience the joys of working in the Quartier Petit Champlain near the water (perfect for a morning-evening jog!), stores and restaurant terraces!

Required Skills

• • • • College training in legal techniques, document management, secretarial work, office automation or equivalent
      • At least 5 years’ relevant experience as an executive assistant in an environment requiring you to work with several people and on several projects simultaneously, preferably in the legal department of a large company
      • Knowledge of legal documentation terminology
      • Excellent command of Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook, plus the ability to learn to use other IT tools
      • Knowledge of SharePoint software an asset
      • Excellent writing skills and a very high level of oral and written fluency in French, as well as in English
      • High concentration and attention to detail
      • Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, judgment and discretion in handling and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information
      • Ability to quickly understand the nature of business and assist the various parties involved in legal and administrative matters
      • Good ability to adapt to change and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
      • Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
      • Strong research and problem-solving skills
      • High level of integrity, honesty and commitment
      • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills