Description
Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
10/06/2024Worker Type:
PermanentLanguage(s) Required:
English, FrenchTerm Duration (in months):
Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :
$117,887 - $159,495Secured lending experience requiredAs Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll provide legal advice to FCC employees relating to lending, commercial and corporate law, finance and more. You’ll also work with external counsel to complete large corporate and commercial lending transactions.
This position is designated bilingual (English and French), and the successful candidate must be able to communicate in both of Canada’s official languages.
What you’ll do:
- Provide legal advice on various matters of law pertaining to FCC’s activities
- Advise on corporate authority, compliance requirements, and rights and obligations under contracts
- Interpret statutes, internal documentation and policies
- Retain and supervise the services of external legal counsel
- Help develop and document internal policy and procedures regarding corporate loan products, programs and initiatives
What we’re looking for:
- Creative and critical thinker who can advise on a variety of complex issues and provide advanced solutions
- Proactive lawyer with risk mitigation experience in a commercially-oriented, dynamic environment
- Collaborative relationship-builder who values the input of others, both inside and outside the legal team
- Influencer with demonstrated negotiation skills able to deal with conflicting and complex areas
- Proven planning, project management, communication (written and verbal) and contract drafting skills
- Sound judgment and solid decision-making abilities
- Multi-tasker able to manage high volumes of tasks and transactions effectively and efficiently
What you’ll need:
- A J.D. or L.L.B. and at least five to ten years of commercial finance or banking experience
- Be licensed and in good standing to practice law as a barrister and solicitor in any Canadian province
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