Hybrid Litigation Lawyer (Disciplinary Affairs)

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• Job title: Litigation Lawyer (Disciplinary Affairs)
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Brossard, Canada

About the role

• Avocat plaidant en droit disciplinaire, pénal et civil au sein de l’OACIQ, protégeant le public dans le domaine de l’immobilier. Efficace gestion des enjeux juridiques et représentation devant les instances compétentes.

Responsibilities

• Manage disciplinary and criminal cases as well as civil appeals through hearings and final court decisions, including superior courts, and draft appellate briefs;
• Provide legal advice on disciplinary, criminal, or other matters as required by the Organization, in collaboration with the Legal Affairs Department;
• Act as the Organization’s exclusive representative before disciplinary, administrative, and judicial bodies;
• Serve, as needed, as a resource person on various committees or working groups of the Organization;
• Provide training, notably to managers as well as to HR and legal teams.

Requirements

• Law degree and member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec (Quebec Bar);
• Knowledge of disciplinary law and experience as a litigation lawyer in this area (an asset);
• Knowledge of criminal law and administrative law and experience as a litigation lawyer in these areas (an asset);
• Familiarity with the Real Estate Brokerage Act and its regulations (an asset);
• Familiarity with access to information and privacy legislation (an asset);
• Excellent spoken and written French;
• Good spoken and written English;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to work with various software applications.

Benefits

• Work–life balance is a priority: 35-hour workweek, 2 days of remote work per week, flexible hours, up to 4 weeks of telework abroad per year, office closure during the holiday period, and eligibility for a sabbatical year after 5 years of service;
• Professional development: access to training, coaching, mentoring, conference participation and internal mobility opportunities;
• Health and well-being: wellness days, family obligation days (including for moves and illness), on-site gym and sport activity groups, wellness seminars, and flexible telework arrangements;
• Competitive benefits package: comprehensive group insurance, employee and family assistance program, group retirement savings plan, reimbursement of professional dues, etc.;
• Stimulating work environment: modern, welcoming workspace at DIX30 with access to the REM, large lunch area, pool table, outdoor terrace, on-site bistro, and more.