Governance And Legal Specialist

About Credit Union Central of Manitoba

Credit Union Central of Manitoba (CUCM) is the trade association for Manitoba’s credit unions. CUCM provides services in areas of investment management; derivatives to manage interest rate and currency risks; product and service research/development; consulting; representation; and advocacy at the business, government, and regulatory levels.

The Position:

The Governance & Legal Specialist:

• Is responsible for reviewing, drafting, and analyzing CUCM contractual engagements, including those relating to CUCM strategic investments.This includes advising on industry best practices vis governance and management regarding CUCM’s participation in various “downstream” entities
• Draft and/or review legal agreements, resolutions, articles, by-laws, and other documents on behalf of Credit Union Central, 317 Donald Inc., and the Manitoba Credit Union system to ensure their respective interests are appropriately represented and protected.
• Credit Union Central and 317 Donald Inc. and ensure that these documents are in
• Is responsible for managing a broad range of support activities related to the Board of Directors and its Committees, including the preparation and coordination of briefing materials, agendas, minutes, workplans and other documents such as policies, procedures, and terms of reference while also executing all of the decisions, resolutions and changes put forth by CUCM’s Board of Directors
• Is responsible for assuring CUCM stays in compliance with both regulatory & statutory requirements
• Ensure business needs are met through the coordination of legal services and serves as an internal legal resource to the organization.
• Develop, update and maintain legal documents, templates and precedents for use by
• Provide advice and opinions concerning a variety of legal issues and other matters related to the business of Credit Union Central and 317 Donald Inc.
• Conducts research on various governance and legal issues of relevance to the credit union system at the provincial and federal level, & provides comparative analyses where required

accordance with legal, regulatory and business requirements of Credit Union Central, and

317 Donald Inc.

The Person:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Solid knowledge and understanding of corporate governance matters, as well as the roles and responsibilities of a Board of Directors and Board culture
• A post-secondary degree, preferably a law degree, as well as membership with the Law Society of Manitoba
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, including the ability to coordinate large volumes of materials and work to concurrent and/or conflicting deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels – directors, managers, external organizations.
• 2-4 years of related experience

We offer a full benefits package, incentive pay program, and professional development opportunities. CUCM values diversity in the workplace and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

CUCM welcomes applications from people with disabilities.Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter by Monday, June 19, 2023 to[email protected]

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.