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Hybrid

Conseiller juridique stratégique/Chef de pratique en protection des renseignements personnels et en sécurité de l'information

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Description

This role is for a strategic legal advisor and practice leader specializing in personal information protection and information security. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal and business advice, guide key decisions, support the organization's vision in innovation and transformation, and lead the evolution of the practice within iA Financial Group's legal services team.

What We're Looking For

Act as a key resource within Legal Services, for partners, and senior management.,Provide strategic legal and business advice on personal information protection and information security to all organizational sectors.,Act as a high-level legal expert, offering a market-oriented strategic vision.,Provide strategic legal advice to business sectors including M&A, commercial contracts, sales, product development, distribution, technology, human resources, crisis management, and data-driven business strategies.,Develop a comprehensive and forward-thinking understanding of the organization's legal needs in targeted expertise areas.,Lead and coordinate necessary legal support for incident response (cybersecurity, fraud, data protection).,Proactively monitor, analyze, and disseminate legislative and regulatory trends in personal information protection and information security.,Provide legal support for the implementation, review, and updating of policies, standards, directives, and programs.,Harmonize pan-Canadian and American legal approaches.,Collaborate closely with other Legal Services Practice Leaders, particularly Contracts and Innovation.,Actively participate in various industry meetings and forums.,As Practice Leader, be the primary contact for key partners to ensure service quality, efficiency, and consistency.,Supervise and coordinate projects involving multiple team members.,Establish, animate, and maintain a community of practice.,Play an influential role in promoting best practices among internal teams.,Coach and develop team talents, fostering teamwork and knowledge sharing.,Ensure compliance and continuous improvement of legal processes, norms, and standards.

Ideal Candidate

Law degree (LL. B.),Member in good standing of a provincial bar.,Minimum of 15 years of experience related to personal information protection, information security, or related fields.,Advanced English level is essential for interacting and training colleagues (including managers and executives) across Canada and the United States, and for harmonizing pan-Canadian and American approaches.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Hard Skills

Legal Advice
Strategic Legal Counsel
Personal Information Protection
Information Security
Cybersecurity
Data Protection
Legislative Analysis
Regulatory Trend Analysis
Policy Development
Standards Development
Incident Response Management
Project Coordination
Talent Coaching
Legal Process Improvement

Soft Skills

Leadership
Organizational Skills
Ability to Mobilize
Strategic Thinking
Business Acumen
Complex Issue Resolution
Influence
Relationship Building
Networking
Autonomy
Interpersonal Skills
Collaborative Spirit
Professional Rigor

Benefits

Flexible Group Insurance
Retirement Plan
Share Purchase Program
Vacation Days
Wellness Days
Telemedicine
Employee Assistance Program
Ergonomic Allowance
Performance Bonus
Discounts on iA Products

Special Commitments

Must be willing to interact and train colleagues (including managers and executives) across Canada and the United States.,Requires investment in harmonizing pan-Canadian and American legal approaches.

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About the Company

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iA Financial Group

iA Financial Group is one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada, also operating in the United States. Founded in 1892, it offers a comprehensive range of life and health insurance, savings and retirement plans, mutual funds, and securities to protect the financial wellbeing of its clients.

Purpose-led
Collaborative
Growth-oriented
Professional
Supportive
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