Legal Counsel, Advisory Services

A career as a Legal Counsel in the Advisory Services team of Legal Affairs - National Bank Financial means working on a wide range of exciting mandates within an enthusiastic and collegial team.
This position is available at two levels: Senior Legal Counsel and Legal Counsel.
The title and hierarchical level will be determined based on your experience and expertise.

These roles will support the significant growth of business activities within the Financial Markets and Wealth Management business units and subsidiaries. These activities involve various financial services provided to both institutional and individual clients, including securities brokerage, negotiation and drafting of strategic commercial contracts, portfolio management, and capital markets activities (such as  investment banking and distribution). Advisory Services may also occasionally provide counsel to senior management on strategic initiatives, including acquisitions.

 

Your Role:

• Act as legal counsel and risk manager for business units regarding their activities and strategies, particularly in securities trading and issuance regulations (brokerage and distribution), implementation of commercial, transactional, corporate, financing, procurement, reorganization, or acquisition projects, establishment of partnerships, corporate governance, and matters related to technology and information security.
• Handle complex cases involving significant strategic and reputational issues.
• Analyze, draft, and negotiate contracts and transactions.
• Anticipate and align legal/regulatory requirements with business realities and imperatives.
• Support special projects by providing targeted expertise.
• Interact and engage with various organizations or external advisors.
• In addition to working on the Canadian market, occasionally participate in the company's international activities.

Your Team:

As part of the National Bank Financial Legal Affairs sector, you will be part of a dynamic team of about thirty specialists and report to the Vice President of Advisory Services, Legal Affairs, Financial Markets, and Wealth Management. Our agile and flexible work environment promotes work-life balance.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, enable you to master your work and develop new areas of expertise. Various tools, as well as coaching and mentoring support, are available to you at all times.

 

Basic requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in law.
• Relevant experience: Senior Legal Counsel (more than 10 years); Legal Counsel (2 to 5 years).
• Member of the Quebec Bar.
• Desired knowledge of securities law and general commercial law.
• Interest in finance and investment.
• Analytical and drafting skills to negotiate complex strategic agreements.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, strategic approach, and results-oriented leadership.

Your benefits In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.    * Health and wellness program, including many options * Flexible group insurance * Generous pension plan * Employee Share Ownership Plan * Employee and Family Assistance Program * Preferential banking services * Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives * Telemedicine service * Virtual sleep clinic    These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.   Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.   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 accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?    Come live your ambitions with us!