A career as an Advisor Governance and Subsidiary Affairs in the Governance and Investments team at National Bank means acting as a specialist in corporate governance and corporate law. This role allows you to make a positive impact on our organization through your governance expertise, sharp legal acumen, and ability to structure complex projects.

Your job

• Oversee governance and corporate secretariat duties for certain subsidiaries, including maintaining minute books and coordinating board and committee meetings.
• Define and implement governance mechanisms tailored to the structure of each subsidiary.
• Lead the entity management system and structure transactional or internal reorganization projects.
• Coordinate legal matters related to subsidiaries, investments, and international offices.
• Provide strategic legal advice on subsidiary activities and operations.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in governance and corporate law.

Your team

Within the Legal Affairs sector, you’ll be part of a large team of colleagues and report to the Senior Director, Governance and Investments. Our team stands out for its deep expertise, collaborative spirit, and commitment to governance excellence. We aim to offer maximum flexibility to support your quality of life, including a hybrid work environment and adaptable scheduling.

National Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on experiential learning, help you master your role and expand your expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at all times.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in law and membership in good standing with the Bar of Quebec, Ontario, New York State, or the Chambre des notaires du Québec.
• Between 7 and 10 years of relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate law and governance.

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to collaborate with a regulator/authority/government body outside Quebec.

Skills

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Analytical Skills Artificial Intelligence Corporate Governance Corporate Law Diversity & Inclusion Executive Support Interpersonal Skills Multitasking Securities Regulation Learning Agility Resiliency Rigor Innovation Intellectual Curiosity Collaboration

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!