Director, Legal Affairs
City : Montreal, Quebec
Category : Corporate Legal
Industry : Financial Services
Employer : PSP Investments
ABOUT US
We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$264.9 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2024.
We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.
Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.
EXPERIENCE THE EDGE
At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced.
ABOUT THE TEAM
PSP’s global Legal Affairs department provides legal support and advice to PSP’s internal business partners on investment, governance, regulatory, commercial legal, employment, privacy, cybersecurity, crisis and related matters, and is responsible for overseeing PSP’s privacy, official languages and artificial intelligence (AI) governance programs in collaboration with other internal stakeholders. The Access to Information and Privacy Office is also responsible for responding to and managing external requests received in accordance with applicable laws.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
Reporting to the Senior Director, Enterprise Affairs Legal Lead and Privacy Officer, as a Director, Legal Affairs, you will be responsible and accountable for:
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating PSP’s commercial contracts (primarily technology and professional services) in support of its internal operations and in collaboration with our Procurement, Information Security and Privacy teams, other relevant stakeholders and internal business partners directly or through outsourcing
Developing and overseeing the outsourcing process for the review of PSP’s commercial contracts and the ongoing refinement and scaling of the contract review process, in collaboration with the Procurement department
Preparing and updating of templates of commercial contracts and library of clauses for use by the Legal Affairs and Procurement teams
Supporting the Human Resources department by providing legal advice on employment, health and safety, and immigration matters impacting our international operations and collaborating on key initiatives, with the support of external counsel if required
Coordinating and supervising the legal work performed by approved external legal counsel and junior members of the team worldwide in accordance with internal policies and within the prescribed legal budget
Co-leading and participating in governance and business plan initiatives
Assisting the Senior Director, Enterprise Affairs Legal Lead in overseeing these activities
Contributing to the furthering the status of Legal Affairs as an effective and valued business partner within PSP
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
A University degree in Law and Member of the Bar Association of any of the Canadian provinces or territories
At least seven (7) years of relevant experience as a lawyer in corporate/commercial law gained in private practice or as in-house counsel for a large organization
Expertise in cloud computing (SaaS)/software license, data license, managed services/outsourcing, non-disclosure, professional services, research services, general services, recruitment services and commercial leasing contracts, as well as engagement letters with advisors
Experience in providing non-unionized employment law advice
Experience or interest in Artificial Intelligence laws and governance
Knowledge of privacy laws
Experience in managing or overseeing the work of others
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with individuals at all levels, including experience with developing strong professional relationships with internal stakeholders
Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and work on numerous files
Sound business judgment, adaptability, and demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues quickly and effectively
Proficiency in English and French (or willingness to learn) (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)
We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:
Investment in career development
Comprehensive group insurance plans
Competitive pension plans
Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days
*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.
At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
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