Corporate Secretary

10 years + | Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa or in one of the major business centers throughout Canada (with telecommuting)

Our client is a well-established public company. To better support its needs, it is seeking a lawyer to fill the role of Corporate Secretary, which includes supervising and managing a support staff member.

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will be responsible for the proper functioning of the Board of Directors and its committees, as well as maintaining and developing best practices for corporate governance. You will ensure that internal policies and procedures are kept up to date and act as a resource between the President, senior management and Board members. You will plan and conduct meetings and oversee the agenda and the drafting of minutes and resolutions following meetings, which you will also attend. In addition, you will be responsible for the training and integration of new board members and managing the board budget.

Do you have more than ten years of experience in business law, including several years in corporate secretarial work, and are used to interacting with board member? Are you nuanced, recognized for your tact and influential leadership, and know how to anticipate and develop solution scenarios to facilitate effective decision-making? Contact us now! To qualify, you must have a good knowledge of French. The position could be located in Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, or in another major business center in Canada. Please note that, dependent on level of experience of the successful candidate, the title of Corporate Secretary or Assistant Corporate Secretary will be conferred. Ref.: #32079