Manager, Legal Compliance Affairs in Montréal, Quebec at Velan Inc.
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Job Description
Velan is a world leader in the design and manufacture of industrial valves. Founded in Montreal, the company is recognized for the quality of its products, its technical expertise and its human and collaborative corporate culture.
Reporting to the Chief Legal, Human Resources and Administrative Officer, the Manager, Legal and Compliance Affairs, will provide support across a broad range of legal, compliance, and governance matters managed by the group of the Chief Legal, Human Resources and Administrative Officer. This is a hands-on role for a professional who is comfortable working independently on complex files while also contributing as part of a small, high-performing corporate team. Depending on the successful candidate's background and interests, the role will likely include responsibilities in insurance, risk management, and ESG matters.
What we offer
In addition to a job that matches your ambitions, including varied and learning-rich mandates, joining Velan means being part of a passionate team, and benefiting from exceptional working conditions:
- Competitive salary and bonus
- Generous insurance program
- Paid holiday leave
- Reimbursement of professional order membership fees
- Tuition reimbursement contribution
- Free on-site parking
- Corporate events (health, family, sports, etc.)
- Fast career path and professional development opportunities
Main responsibilities:
- Support the legal and compliance functions on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
- Contribute to risk management initiatives, including liaising with insurance brokers and carriers on coverage and claims
- Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance programs and policies
- Support the company's ESG reporting, disclosure, and governance initiatives
- Assist with corporate governance matters
- Collaborate with business units and other corporate functions across the organization
Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a legal or compliance department, or similar role, within a large multinational organization
- Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
- Experience as a paralegal considered an asset
- Familiarity with insurance, risk management, and/or ESG matters considered an asset
- Excellent analytical, and communication skills
- Self-driven and goal-oriented, with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Bilingualism (English/French) considered an asset
If you recognize yourself in this profile and would like to take on this challenge, we will be happy to learn more about you !