Director, Legal Affairs

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, the incumbent serves as the primary legal advisor on securities matters, corporate transactions, corporate governance, and continuous disclosure. He or she plays a strategic role with senior management and the Board of Directors regarding regulatory obligations, governance best practices, and the organization’s corporate operations.

The incumbent also contributes to the smooth operation of the corporate secretariat, including preparing meetings of the Board and its committees, coordinating continuous disclosure obligations, and maintaining corporate records.

The position requires a high degree of autonomy, judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex matters in a dynamic environment.

• Serve as an expert on securities, transactions, governance, and disclosure for all matters under their purview.
• Build relationships with all stakeholders to successfully manage all matters under their responsibility in alignment with the company’s business priorities and strategic planning.
• Demonstrates strategic judgment by evaluating matters in light of the organization’s objectives, risks, business interdependencies, and stakeholder expectations, in order to guide decision-making in a concrete, pragmatic, and results-oriented manner.
• Serves as Assistant Corporate Secretary to the Board of Directors of Transat and its committees and other committees outside Quebec, as well as its subsidiaries.
• Analyzes and monitors various transactions related to their area of expertise and provides leadership in managing AMF and TSX filings and all securities reporting.
• Prepare schedules, agendas, resolutions, minutes, and documents for the board and committees.
• Ensure that corporate books and statutory registers are kept up to date.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on corporate law, securities law, and corporate governance to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements of Canadian securities authorities and the Toronto Stock Exchange.
• Certify regulatory filings and ensure compliance with disclosure deadlines.
• Act as a consultant on financings, strategic operations, acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and other special transactions, including by supporting due diligence and the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements and related legal documents, in collaboration with the Finance and Treasury teams.
• Support the planning and organization of annual shareholder meetings.
• Advise senior management and the board on best practices in corporate governance and participate in the development and updating of corporate policies and governance charters.
• Lead all processes related to the continuous improvement of the Legal Department and Corporate Secretariat’s processes.
• Mentor and develop the more junior members of the team.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in law
• Member of the Quebec Bar
• Minimum ten (10) years in corporate law and securities law.
• Substantial experience at a publicly traded company and/or a recognized national law firm;
  o Excellent knowledge of Canadian securities laws, TSX requirements, and corporate governance best practices
  o Experience in preparing and reviewing continuous disclosure documents and materials for the board of directors
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills
• A pragmatic approach, sound judgment, and a high degree of professional rigor;
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with precision and autonomy.
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and demonstrated comfort with collaborative digital tools and AI (, Copilot)
• Knowledge of Workiva and Diligent Board software is an asset
• Fluency in spoken and written French and English*. Knowledge of Spanish is an asset.

Additional Information

*A good knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate frequently in English, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and internationally.

**Please note that the internal job title may differ from the title listed in the job posting.

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Employment Equity

At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs.