Senior Legal Counsel

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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 practise law as a barrister and solicitor in any Canadian province