About the Role

The Corporate Secretary and Director, Legal is a vital leadership position offering a unique blend of governance and legal responsibilities. You will support the Board of Directors and executive leadership by ensuring disciplined governance and practical legal oversight. This dual role includes leading corporate secretarial functions, managing Board meetings, and providing forward-looking legal guidance as a trusted advisor. Join a confidential organization in the financial services sector focused on accountability, risk management, and excellence.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Board, enabling effective governance and decision-making.
• Lead all corporate secretarial activities including Board and committee meetings and accurate record-keeping.
• Provide clear, practical legal and governance advice to leadership.
• Manage external legal counsel and handle routine contracts and commercial matters internally.
• Ensure compliance with by-laws, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• LL.B and membership in the Canadian Law Society and Manitoba Bar Association.
• Proven experience in corporate law, governance, or corporate secretarial roles supporting Boards.
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks and statutory obligations.
• Experience managing legal counsel and budgets.
• Exceptional judgment, communication skills, discretion, and relationship-building abilities.
• Governance education (ICD.D or equivalent) is an asset.

To apply, please send your resume and a 1-page cover letter. Take this opportunity to play a high-impact role where legal expertise meets governance excellence.