Senior Legal Counsel

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Description

• Are you interested in the banking and finance industry?
• Do you stand out because of your legal thinking, your business reflexes, your curiosity and your ability to adapt?
• Do you want to be at the heart of the innovative activities of the National Bank of Canada of tomorrow while maintaining a balanced life?
• Do you want to take charge of your career according to your interests?
  

Being part of the Legal Affairs team means working in a dynamic work environment with colleagues who live the values of complicity, agility and empowerment on a daily basis, all in our new, colorful and innovative collaborative spaces.
This position reports to a Senior Director, Legal Affairs.
We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel who wants to be involved in a variety of initiatives and who is looking for the opportunity to learn and excel in matters requiring knowledge in several areas of law, including commercial agreements, acquisitions and financings, litigation and employment law, governance and treasury, privacy and intellectual property and marketing. Come join our team!
Your Main Challenges

• Act as an expert lawyer supporting all Legal Affairs teams in the deployment of initiatives, providing legal advice on a multitude of diverse matters
• Provide legal advice and intervene in complex and strategic files that have a significant impact on the activities, operations and results of the National Bank of Canada and its subsidiaries
• Provide opinions on the risks associated with the various areas of the law and make recommendations to ensure the development and protection of National Bank of Canada and its subsidiaries
• Understand the impact of regulatory requirements on National Bank of Canada’s activities
• Improve internal processes and increase corporate knowledge
• Act as a strategic advisor in various files, projects or contentious situations
• Analyze, interpret and review various legal reports and documents to protect the rights of National Bank of Canada
• Participate in committees or special projects that require a high level of expertise and represent National Bank of Canada before various external organizations or authorities
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law and 6 years of experience or Master’s degree in law and 4 years of experience
• Member of the Quebec Bar or other Canadian province
• Experience in one of the following areas of law: commercial agreements, acquisitions and financing, litigation and employment law, governance and treasury, privacy or intellectual property and marketing
• Desire and ability to learn and contribute in multiple areas of law
• Experience in the banking industry desirable
• Good judgment and business acumen
• Propensity to provide efficient and quality service to business partners
• Proactive attitude, leadership and initiative
• Ability to manage priorities and a large volume of files
• Bilingualism (spoken/written) in French and English is essential
  

Your Benefits
Upon hiring, you will be eligible for a wide range of benefits. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer attractive benefits for you and your family:

• Health and wellness program, including many benefits
• Flexible group insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferred banking services
• Volunteer program
• Telemedicine
• Virtual sleep clinic
  

These are just a few of the many benefits we offer. We’ve rolled out a number of additional measures to ensure your health, safety and wellbeing during the pandemic.
We’re putting people first
We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples’ lives.
Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us.
We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Ready to live your ambitions?