Legal Counsel, Ethics and Compliance

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Position Description:

CGI is offering a full-time, permanent opportunity for a Legal Counsel, Ethics and Compliance, to join our Corporate Legal team working from our headquarters office in downtown Montreal. The position will support the Ethics and Compliance function and initiatives, as part of the Corporate Legal team and serve as a key contact for daily case management of the ethics reporting program.

This position also be responsible for coordination of investigations with our worldwide legal team members and other partners, as well as analysis, and reporting. This is an opportunity to play an important role in CGI’s corporate function contributing and maintaining our values and strong ethical culture for our employees (CGI Partners), clients, shareholders, and the communities in which we work and live.

This role reports to the Legal Risk and Compliance Center of Expertise lead.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

As an ethics and compliance legal counsel, you will be responsible for matters in all jurisdictions worldwide where CGI operates. In such capacity, you will:
• Actively support the implementation of CGI's ethics and compliance program worldwide, and manage the implementation and maintenance of compliance processes, systems and tools
• Monitor activities relating to CGI’s corporate standards of ethics and business conduct; and respond to related inquiries and reports from CGI Partners
• Ensure thorough and prompt investigation of alleged violations of CGI’s code of ethics, laws, or regulations pertaining to CGI business and its Partners in accordance with internal policies
• Assess, prioritize and manage ethics investigations related to CGI’s Code of Conduct, internal policies and legal or regulatory obligations
• Assist in the evaluation of ethics and compliance risks, the implementation of appropriate resolution aligned with CGI’s code of ethics, and in identifying long-term solutions to improve ethical compliance
• Update and maintain compliance and governance policies to ensure they are properly communicated and respected, at all levels of employment and management
• Assist in the development of internal training and other tools designed to support understanding and compliance with CGI’s standards of ethics and business conduct
• Provide advice on compliance issues, as required
• Provide support and guidance on various internal initiatives and ethics and compliance matters impacting CGI partners in compliance with governing legislation, regulations and policies
• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes applicable to CGI
• Insure proactive and preventive initiatives in accordance with legal trends, developments and best practices
• Work in collaboration with other internal stakeholders (e.g.; Human resources, Privacy Business Partners, Security Business Partners, Internal Audit, and management teams)

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build trust and professional partnerships with various internal stakeholders
• Strong ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, organize, prioritize and manage deadlines, workflow, and team execution in a fast-based and demanding work environment
• Excellent analytical skills, and the ability to convey complex information into distilled critical information and insight
• Exceptional integrity and the ability to work in a confidential and discrete manner due to access to sensitive information
• Highly professional and ability to work independently with great attention to details and accuracy
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise good judgment, business acumen, show initiative and be proactive
• Highly motivated with strong customer service orientation
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated strong team player

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
• Degree in law from a recognized university
• Active member of a Bar association in at least one of the Canadian provinces
• As a legal counsel working with all jurisdictions where CGI operates, excellent English and French communication skills, both verbal and written is required

EXPERIENCE
• 3+ years of experience practicing in-house and/or at a reputable law firm in relevant field
• Prior legal experience supporting ethics and compliance functions, including experience in internal investigations, preferably in a publicly listed company with international operations

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Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

What you can expect from us:

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

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