Legal Advisor

Please note that this is a hybrid position.

Do you want to experience the essence of a large organization in a company with a personal touch? Come and work with us! We are looking for creative, innovative, and collaborative people like you to join our team.

Take your ambitions to the next level

Alithya is looking for a legal advisor in corporate and securities law. Reporting to the director of legal affairs and the assistant corporate secretary, you will work closely with the members of the legal team of the company based in Montreal, as well as other departments of the company.
 

• Draft:

  • the company’s continuous disclosure obligations in accordance with applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws and regulations (management information circular, annual information form, etc.) and coordinate the filing thereof on SEDAR+ and EDGAR;

  • documents and support board and committee meetings.

• Review, analyze and prepare various reports and declarations according to established procedures and guidelines, including assist with insider matters, coordinate filings on SEDI, TMX Linx and the AMP, and maintain related internal records;

• Assist other members of the legal department and members of other departments with various corporate matters (including the finance department with quarterly filings and the human capital department with compensation and incentive plans matters);

• Participate to mergers and acquisitions, intra-group corporate reorganizations, and financing matters (drafting and coordination of closing documents, etc.);

• Maintain corporate records for the company and its subsidiaries, including preparing and reviewing resolutions, and coordinating the filing of federal, provincial and extra-provincial reports in Canada (and the equivalent in the U.S. and internationally).

When it just clicks!

Does this sound like you?

• Bachelor of Law and member of the Barreau du Québec;

• 3 to 5 years of experience acquired in a law firm or a publicly traded company;

• Experience in:

  • corporate law;

  • securities law (asset).

• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to manipulate data in complex Excel spreadsheets;

• Knowledge of Diligent Boards, SEDI, SEDAR+ and Workiva (asset);

• Strong:

  • drafting skills of legal documents in both English and French;

  • analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Proven business acumen to find practical solutions to issues addressed;

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and to manage priorities;

• Flexibility and team spirit;

• Autonomy, initiative, professionalism and discretion;

• Ability to work in a bilingual environment.

Please note that due to the nature of the responsibilities of the position, a proficient level of English is required, particularly to communicate on a daily basis with employees and managers outside of Quebec. Additionally, the position’s responsibilities include drafting and analyzing legal documents in English, and providing recommendations.