Senior Legal Advisor

A career as a Senior Legal Advisor within the Personal Financing Operations sector, which is part of the Legal Expertise Team at National Bank means acting as a legal specialist. Through your legal skills, experience in real estate law, personal law, analytical and communication abilities, and your relational and writing skills, you will have a positive impact on the client, employee, and partner experience. We are looking for a notary recognized for their efficiency, proactivity, and leadership.

Your Role

• Act as an advisor in the analysis of files submitted by real estate law jurists (easements, partial releases, consent to cadastral modification, declaration of divided co-ownership, and undivided co-ownership agreements)
• Provide opinions on the securities held by the Bank
• Offer expertise in committees and special or large-scale projects impacting the evolution of practices and policies
• Train and support all teams in the Personal Financing Operations sector as well as partners on legal issues related to real estate and securities, estates, and personal law
• Communicate with the jurists mandated by the Bank to analyze files and advise the Bank on securing guarantees
• Analyze title reports from jurists and take a position

Your Team

Within the Personal Financing Operations sector, you are part of the Legal Expertise team, composed of 13 colleagues, and you report to the Director of Legal Expertise. Our team stands out for its expertise in real estate law, securities, and personal law, its delivery of client experience, and collaboration.

We prioritize a variety of continuous learning methods to enrich your development, including learning through action, training content made available to you, and working in collaboration with colleagues of diverse expertise and profiles.

Prerequisites 

• Bachelor's degree in law and a Master's degree in notarial law with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Member of the Chambre des notaires du Québec
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word required)
• Knowledge of the banking environment (an asset)

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!